Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10

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    Highlights

    • 20.1 MP 1-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor
    • 125 - 12,800 Native ISO
    • 49 Focus Points
    • Image Stabilization
    • 3.0" 1,040k dot Tilting Screen
    • 10.0 fps Continuous Shooting
    • 3840 x 2160 Video Shooting
    • Built-in Flash
    • Built-In Wi-Fi
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    Overview

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 was announced in 2016 and is a 1-inch (13.2 x 8.8 mm) Advanced Compact camera with 20.1 Megapixel BSI-CMOS sensor. Its native ISO ranges from 125 to 12,800 and expands to 80 - 25,600 in boosted mode. The camera has a Tilting 3.0" screen with 1,040k dot resolution. It has an image stabilization.

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 can capture video up to 3840 x 2160 resolution.


    Here is the Panasonic -LXxx series lineup, where you can view and compare the main specifications of the cameras within the same series.

    Panasonic -LXxx series lineup
    Model Date Sensor Native ISO Screen Price
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    2016
    20.1 MP
    1-inch
    125 - 12,800 Tilting 3.0"
    1,040k dot
    Touchscreen

    You can view their side-by-side comparison here: Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10.

    Pros and Cons

    In this section we present pros and cons of Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10.

    PROS

    •   Cheap
    •   Video Capture
    •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
    •   Touch-to-Focus
    •   Face Detection
    •   Live View Autofocus
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Touch Screen
    •   Built-in Flash
    •   High Video Resolution - 3840 x 2160
    •   HDMI Output
    •   Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   Light - 310 g (0.68 lb / 10.93 oz)
    •   Orientation Sensor

    CONS

    •   Small Sensor
    •   125 Lowest Native ISO
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   No External Flash Connectivity
    •   No Microphone Input
    •   No Headphone Output
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Built-In Bluetooth
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Short Battery Life - 260 shots

    And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

    AVERAGE

    •   Sensor Resolution - 20.1 Megapixel
    •   49 Focus Points
    •   Tilting Screen
    •   Screen Size - 3.0"
    •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
    •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
    •   Max Shutter Speed (Electronic) - 1/16000 sec
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
    •   DxO Overall Score - 70

    Predecessor

    Here we are comparing Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 to its predecessor Lumix DMC-LX7 and displaying the major changes.

    UPGRADES Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
    Sensor Type BSI-CMOS vs CMOS
    Larger Sensor 1-inch vs 1/1.7-inch
    Higher Sensor Resolution 20.1 Megapixel vs 10.1 Megapixel
    Higher Native ISO 12,800 vs 6,400
    Higher Boosted ISO 25,600 vs 12,800
    Max Image Resolution 5472 x 3648 vs 3648 x 2736
    More Focus Points 49 vs 23
    Touch-to-Focus vs
    Center Autofocus vs
    Selective Autofocus vs
    Min Normal Focus Distance 30 cm vs 50 cm
    Screen Type Tilting vs Fixed
    Touch Screen vs
    Higher Resolution Screen 1,040k dot vs 920k dot
    Average Metering vs
    Higher DxO Low Light ISO 581 vs 147
    Higher DxO Color Depth 22.8 vs 20.7
    Higher DxO Dynamic Range 12.5 vs 11.7
    Higher DxO Overall Score 70 vs 50
    Higher Video Resolution 3840 x 2160 vs 1920 x 1080
    Built-In Wi-Fi vs
    DOWNGRADES Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
    Higher Native ISO 125 vs 80
    Reachs More Telephoto 72 mm vs 90 mm
    Less Optical Zoom 3x vs 3.8x
    Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/2.8 vs f/2.3
    Min Macro Focus Distance 3 cm vs 1 cm
    Viewfinder vs Electronic (optional)
    Lower Max Continuous Shooting 10.0 fps vs 11.0 fps
    External Flash Connectivity vs
    Heavier 310 g (0.68 lb / 10.93 oz) vs 298 g (0.66 lb / 10.51 oz)
    Shorter Battery Life 260 shots vs 330 shots

    For more detailed comparison between the models please visit Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 vs Lumix DMC-LX7.

    Screen

    Tilting Touchscreen

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 has a 3.0" Tilting touchscreen with 1,040k dot resolution. Tilting screen makes this camera very useful for photography purposes but not so useful for video shooting.

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    Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 with Tilting screen

    Sensor

    BSI-CMOS Sensor

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 features a 20.1 megapixel 1-inch BSI-CMOS sensor with dimensions of 13.2 x 8.8 mm and a total area of 116.2 mm2. Its native ISO range is 125 - 12,800 and expands to 80 - 25,600 in boosted mode.

    The camera has BSI-CMOS sensor, short for Backside Illuminated Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor sensor. In traditional CMOS sensors, the wiring and circuitry are located on the front side of the sensor, which can block some of the incoming light. BSI technology flips this design by placing the photosensitive elements (pixels) on the backside of the sensor, allowing more light to reach the pixels. This significantly enhances light sensitivity and improves low-light performance. BSI-CMOS sensors are particularly effective in low-light conditions, as they can capture more light, resulting in brighter and less noisy images. This makes them well-suited for indoor and night photography. BSI-CMOS sensors deliver a higher SNR and reduced cross-talk.

    Photography Features

    Camera can take pictures up to 5472 x 3648 resolution.


    Image Stabilization

    The camera has an image stabilization.

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    Connectivity, Battery and Storage

    Built-in Wi-Fi

    Camera has a built-in Wi-Fi (802.11/b/g/n, 2.4 GHz) which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
      Check out the cameras in our database that have built-in WiFi.


    USB Input and HDMI Output

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 has a USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) input for data transfer and battery charging. There is a Micro HDMI connector for video signal output.


    External Storage Slots

    The camera has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

    Other Features

    Shutter

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10's shutter speed can go up to 1/16000 sec with electronic shutter and up to 1/4000 sec with mechanical shutter. Camera can shoot continuously up to 10.0 fps.


    Flash

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 has a built-in flash with maximum range of 12.10 m at Auto ISO.

    Physical Parameters

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 has dimensions of 106 x 60 x 42 mm (4.17 x 2.36 x 1.65"). It weighs 310 g (0.68 lb / 10.93 oz), so it is a lightweight camera.

    106 mm (4.17")

    60 mm (2.36")

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    60 mm (2.36")

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    42 mm (1.65")

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    Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 dimensions

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 for Different Types of Photography

    We give scores to the camera for different type of photography based on its features and specifications. Let us see how Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 is suitable for six different types of photography.


    Landscape Photography

    GOOD
    72

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 gets a score of 72 and is GOOD choice for Landscape photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Touch Screen
    •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing

    Sports Photography

    GOOD
    77

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 gets a score of 77 and is GOOD choice for Sports photography.

    •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
    •   49 Focus Points
    •   Touch-to-Focus
    •   Face Detection
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Touch Screen
    •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
    •   Short Battery Life - 260 shots
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Wildlife Photography

    GOOD
    73

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 gets a score of 73 and is GOOD choice for Wildlife photography.

    •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
    •   49 Focus Points
    •   Touch-to-Focus
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Touch Screen
    •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Short Battery Life - 260 shots
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Portrait Photography

    GOOD
    84

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 gets a score of 84 and is GOOD choice for Portrait photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   49 Focus Points
    •   Touch-to-Focus
    •   Face Detection
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Touch Screen
    •   Screen Size - 3.0"
    •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
    •   No External Flash Connectivity
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Street Photography

    EXCELLENT
    87

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 gets a score of 87 and is EXCELLENT choice for Street photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   49 Focus Points
    •   Touch-to-Focus
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Tilting Screen
    •   Touch Screen
    •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 310 g (0.68 lb / 10.93 oz)

    Travel Photography

    EXCELLENT
    86

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 gets a score of 86 and is EXCELLENT choice for Travel photography.

    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Tilting Screen
    •   Touch Screen
    •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
    •   High Video Resolution - 3840 x 2160
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 310 g (0.68 lb / 10.93 oz)
    •   Short Battery Life - 260 shots

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 Evaluation

    We evaluate Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 and give score of 72 out of 100. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


    OVERALL
    72

    Sensor

    GOOD
    75

    We give Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 a score of 75 for Sensor parameters.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Sensor Resolution - 20.1 Megapixel
    •   125 Lowest Native ISO
    •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
    •   DxO Overall Score - 70

    Photo

    GOOD
    73

    We give Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 a score of 73 for Photo parameters.

    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
    •   Max Shutter Speed (Electronic) - 1/16000 sec
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
    •   No External Flash Connectivity

    Video

    AVERAGE
    59

    We give Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 a score of 59 for Video parameters.

    •   Image Stabilization
    •   High Video Resolution - 3840 x 2160

    Focusing

    GOOD
    82

    We give Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 a score of 82 for Focusing parameters.

    •   49 Focus Points
    •   Touch-to-Focus
    •   Face Detection
    •   Live View Autofocus

    Screen and Viewfinder

    GOOD
    79

    We give Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 a score of 79 for Screen and Viewfinder parameters.

    •   Tilting Screen
    •   Touch Screen
    •   Screen Size - 3.0"
    •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
    •   No Viewfinder

    Connectivity

    GOOD
    73

    We give Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 a score of 73 for Connectivity parameters.

    •   HDMI Output
    •   No Microphone Input
    •   No Headphone Output
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   No Built-In Bluetooth

    Battery, Storage and Physical

    POOR
    44

    We give Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 a score of 44 for Battery, Storage and Physical parameters.

    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 310 g (0.68 lb / 10.93 oz)
    •   Short Battery Life - 260 shots


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