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Panasonic LX10 vs Sony ZV-1 II

Portability
88
Imaging
53
Features
72
Overall
60
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 front
 
Sony ZV-1 Mark II front
Portability
88
Imaging
57
Features
82
Overall
67

Panasonic LX10 vs Sony ZV-1 II Key Specs

Panasonic LX10
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-72mm (F1.4-2.8) lens
  • 310g - 106 x 60 x 42mm
  • Launched September 2016
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-LX15
  • Old Model is Panasonic LX7
Sony ZV-1 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 18-50mm (F1.8-4.0) lens
  • 292g - 106 x 60 x 47mm
  • Revealed May 2023
  • Previous Model is Sony ZV-1
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Panasonic LX10 vs Sony ZV-1 II Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Panasonic LX10 vs Sony ZV-1 II, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the LX10 (20MP) and the ZV-1 II (20MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1").

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The LX10 was introduced 7 years before the ZV-1 II which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the LX10 grades versus the ZV-1 II with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX10 over the Sony ZV-1 II

 LX10 ZV-1 II 
Screen resolution1040k922kCrisper screen (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony ZV-1 II over the Panasonic LX10

 ZV-1 II LX10 
RevealedMay 2023September 2016Newer by 81 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Panasonic LX10 and Sony ZV-1 II

 LX10 ZV-1 II 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen size3"3.00"Same screen sizing
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic LX10 vs Sony ZV-1 II Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic LX10 has physical measurements of 106mm x 60mm x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") having a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs) and the Sony ZV-1 II has proportions of 106mm x 60mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.9") having a weight of 292 grams (0.64 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic LX10 vs Sony ZV-1 II in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the LX10 and the ZV-1 II.

Panasonic LX10 vs Sony ZV-1 II size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the LX10 and ZV-1 II is 88 and 88 respectively.

Panasonic LX10 vs Sony ZV-1 II top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LX10 vs Sony ZV-1 II Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions purely by researching specs. The pic underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the LX10 and ZV-1 II.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical MP so you can expect comparable quality of images but you should always factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged LX10 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic LX10 vs Sony ZV-1 II sensor size comparison

Panasonic LX10 vs Sony ZV-1 II Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LX10 vs Sony ZV-1 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic LX10
Portrait photography with Sony ZV-1 II
65
focusing manually
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
supports face detection focus
saves RAW files
cannot use external flash
74
manual focus
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports face detection focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LX10 Street photography info
Sony ZV-1 II Street photography info
85
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
nice sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
boasts focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (310g)
80
fully articulated screen
sensor size is nice (1")
saves RAW files
comes with touch focus
lighter than competition in class (292 grams)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LX10 Sports photography details
Sony ZV-1 II Sports photography details
62
silent mode (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
supports tracking autofocus
bad battery (260 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
66
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
fast shooting (24.0 fps)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
low battery (260 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LX10 as a Travel photography camera
Sony ZV-1 II as a Travel photography camera
75
lighter than competition in class (310 grams)
boasts focus by touch
MP count decent (20MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.4)
bad battery (260 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
81
lighter than competition in class (292g)
connects via bluetooth
comes with touch focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
decently wide (18mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
low battery (260 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LX10 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony ZV-1 II as a Landscape photography camera
70
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.4)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
bad battery (260 shots)
66
manual focus
decently wide (18mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3.00")
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
does not have image stabilization
low battery (260 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LX10 as a Vlogging camera
Sony ZV-1 II as a Vlogging camera
38
pretty wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.4)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (310 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic socket
82
decently wide (18mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen capability
supports face detection focus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have external mic socket
lighter than competition in class (292 grams)
does not have image stabilization
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Panasonic LX10 vs Sony ZV-1 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LX10 and Sony ZV-1 II
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10Sony ZV-1 Mark II
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 Sony ZV-1 Mark II
Also Known as Lumix DMC-LX15 -
Class Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2016-09-19 2023-05-27
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1" 1"
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5472 x 3648 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 12800 12800
Max boosted ISO 25600 25600
Minimum native ISO 125 125
RAW format
Minimum boosted ISO 80 80
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 49 315
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-72mm (3.0x) 18-50mm (2.8x)
Highest aperture f/1.4-2.8 f/1.8-4.0
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 2.7 2.7
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inch 3.00 inch
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs 1/32000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 24.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.10 m (at Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, Auto w/ red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On w/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/100 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 24 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 17 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MP4, H.264, AAC MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 310g (0.68 pounds) 292g (0.64 pounds)
Physical dimensions 106 x 60 x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") 106 x 60 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 20 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 581 not tested
Other
Battery life 260 pictures 260 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 sec (3 shots)) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $700 $899