Panasonic LX100 vs Panasonic SZ10

Below, we are analyzing the Panasonic LX100 versus Panasonic SZ10, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are manufactured by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the LX100 (13MP) and the SZ10 (16MP) is very well matched but the LX100 (Four Thirds) and SZ10 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizes.

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The LX100 was manufactured 3 months before the SZ10 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic LX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Panasonic SZ10 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the LX100 scores versus the SZ10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic LX100 Gallery & Panasonic SZ10 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic LX100 comes with exterior dimensions of 115mm x 66mm x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2") and a weight of 393 grams (0.87 lbs) and the Panasonic SZ10 has sizing of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the LX100 against the SZ10.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the LX100 and SZ10 is 83 and 93 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading through specifications. The photograph here will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the LX100 and SZ10.

Plainly, each of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The LX100 due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Panasonic SZ10 will give extra detail due to its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively.