Panasonic LX100 vs Panasonic ZS10

Here, we will be contrasting the Panasonic LX100 vs Panasonic ZS10, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both designed by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the LX100 (13MP) and the ZS10 (14MP) is pretty well matched but the LX100 (Four Thirds) and ZS10 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizing.

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The LX100 was introduced 3 years later than the ZS10 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic LX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Panasonic ZS10 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the LX100 matches up vs the ZS10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic LX100 Gallery and Panasonic ZS10 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic LX100 has external measurements of 115mm x 66mm x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 393 grams (0.87 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS10 has sizing of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic LX100 vs Panasonic ZS10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the LX100 against the ZS10.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the LX100 and ZS10 is 83 and 91 respectively.

Often, it's tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements just by looking at technical specs. The photograph below might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the LX100 and ZS10.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The LX100 having a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic ZS10 will give you extra detail using its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The fresher LX100 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.