Panasonic LX100 vs Panasonic SZ10
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![Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-LX100/Panasonic-LX100-front.jpg)
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Panasonic LX100 vs Panasonic SZ10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 13MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-75mm (F1.7-2.8) lens
- 393g - 115 x 66 x 55mm
- Revealed September 2014
- Renewed by Panasonic LX100 II
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
- 177g - 99 x 60 x 30mm
- Introduced January 2015
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Panasonic LX100 vs Panasonic SZ10 Overview
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.
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Panasonic LX100 vs Panasonic SZ10 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Panasonic LX100 over the Panasonic SZ10
LX100 | SZ10 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper display (+461k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ10 over the Panasonic LX100
SZ10 | LX100 | |||
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Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Panasonic LX100 and Panasonic SZ10
LX100 | SZ10 | |||
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Introduced | September 2014 | ![]() | January 2015 | Similar age |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | No Touch display |
Panasonic LX100 vs Panasonic SZ10 Physical Comparison
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).
Analyze the Panasonic LX100 versus Panasonic SZ10 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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.
![Panasonic LX100 vs Panasonic SZ10 size comparison Panasonic LX100 vs Panasonic SZ10 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-LX100-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-SZ10-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the LX100 and SZ10 is 83 and 93 respectively.
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Panasonic LX100 vs Panasonic SZ10 Sensor Comparison
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.
![Panasonic LX100 vs Panasonic SZ10 sensor size comparison Panasonic LX100 vs Panasonic SZ10 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-LX100-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-SZ10-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Panasonic LX100 vs Panasonic SZ10 Screen and ViewFinder
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Panasonic LX100 vs Panasonic SZ10 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 |
Class | Large Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2014-09-15 | 2015-01-06 |
Physical type | Large Sensor Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 13 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4112 x 3088 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 1600 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 49 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-75mm (3.1x) | 24-288mm (12.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/1.7-2.8 | f/3.1-6.3 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 921k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,764k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 8s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Fastest quiet shutter speed | 1/16000s | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 11.0fps | 1.4fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m (with included external flash at ISO 100) | 5.20 m |
Flash modes | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye, off |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 | 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 393g (0.87 lb) | 177g (0.39 lb) |
Dimensions | 115 x 66 x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2") | 99 x 60 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 67 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.3 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.5 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 553 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 photographs | 200 photographs |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $800 | $200 |