Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 / LX15 vs Sony Cyber-shot RX100 VI — Which Is Better?
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Panasonic · Compact · 20 MP · 1" · 4K video
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 / LX15
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Sony · Compact · 20 MP · 1" · 4K video
Sony Cyber-shot RX100 VI
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| General | ||
Read the General ComparisonGeneralThe Sony Cyber-shot RX100 VI and the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 / LX15 are both fixed-lens pocket compacts built around a 1-inch sensor, aimed at photographers who want serious capability in a coat-pocket body. The RX100 VI arrived in 2018, two years after the 2016 LX10. Both weigh under 320 g and measure roughly 10 cm wide, so either slips into a small bag for travel, street shooting and everyday carry. | ||
Released ⓘRefers to the year this camera was officially made available for sale. |
2016 | 2018 |
Announcement date ⓘRefers to the date the manufacturer publicly announced the upcoming release and general specs of this camera. |
September 19, 2016 | June 5, 2018 |
| Camera type |  Compact | Compact |
| Camera size | 106 x 60 x 42 mm | 102 x 58 x 43 mm |
| Camera weight | 310 g | 301 g |
| Optics | 63/100 | 67/100 |
Read the Optics ComparisonOpticsFor photographing fast action, the RX100 VI is the stronger choice. It shoots at up to 24 frames per second against 10 fps on the LX10, and its 315 autofocus points give it far more focusing positions than the LX10's 49. It also has a 2,359,296-dot electronic viewfinder for bright daylight framing, which the LX10 lacks. The LX10 answers with a shorter minimum exposure of 1/4000 second versus 1/2000 on the Sony, useful for freezing motion or shooting wide open in strong light. The stills fundamentals then match. Each camera has a 20-megapixel 1-inch CMOS sensor, in-body stabilisation and a native ISO range of 125 to 12800. | ||
Megapixels ⓘThe higher the number of megapixels, the more detail the cameras sensor can capture. |
20 MP050 | 20 MP050 |
Image resolution ⓘImage resolution is measured in pixels and megapixels, width by height. The higher the number, the higher its resolution. |
5472 x 3648 | 5472 x 3648 |
Sensor type ⓘThe camera sensor captures light and records the image. Sensors vary in physical size, the number of pixels, and quality. |
CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size ⓘThe sensor size contributes to the overall quality as well as the dynamic and tonal range a camera can capture. As a rule of thumb, the more surface there is to read the light, the more information it will capture. |
13.2 x 8.8 | 13.2 x 8.8 |
Sensor format ⓘRefers to the most commonly used sensor sizes. |
1" | 1" |
Continuous shooting ⓘThe number of sequential frames per second the camera can write to the memory card when shooting in burst or continuous mode. |
10 fps045 | 24 fps045 |
Lens mount ⓘThe lens mount will tell you what type of lens range you can fit onto the camera body. Often the same camera company will have different lens ranges for different cameras. |
Fixed | Fixed |
Image processor ⓘThe image processor in the camera converts the information collected on the sensor for digital storage on the memory card. |
Unspecified | Bionz X |
Aspect ratio ⓘThe aspect ratio refers to the proportional difference between width and height. The most popular aspect ratios are 3:2 and 4:3. |
 3:2 | 3:2 |
Min ISO ⓘRefers to the lowest native (or 'base') ISO setting. Lower ISO are less sensitive to light but make a cleaner image. |
12530200 | 12530200 |
Max ISO ⓘRefers to the highest native (or 'base') ISO setting. Higher ISO is necessary for low-light situations or night photography, but higher ISOs often introduce grain or noise. |
128003003280000 | 128003003280000 |
Min ISO (expanded) ⓘExpanded (or extended) ISO is a digitally enhanced feature available on some cameras. It allows you to push beyond the native ISO range if necessary. |
8030200 | 8030200 |
Max ISO (expanded) ⓘExpanded (or extended) ISO is a digitally enhanced feature available on some cameras. It allows you to push beyond the native ISO range if necessary. |
256003003280000 | 256003003280000 |
Minimum shutter speed ⓘThe minimum shutter speed will tell you the longest exposure your camera can take without using an external accessory. |
6044080 | 3044080 |
Max shutter speed ⓘThe maximum shutter speed tells you the length inside 1 second the camera will capture. These can sometimes be extended with accessories such as extra external batteries. |
400080032000 | 200080032000 |
Autofocus points ⓘAutofocus points show where the camera is focusing graphically as squares or brackets in Live View or on an electronic viewfinder. These points are also used for light meter readings. |
490300 | 3150300 |
In-body stabilisation ⓘIn-body Stabilization means the camera has a certain technology embedded that counteracts camera shake. |
 Yes | Yes |
Viewfinder type ⓘThe viewfinder type is either electronic or optical. Electronic viewfinders will have a small screen in the viewfinder. Optical viewfinders will use prisms and mirrors to look through the lens. |
None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder dots | N/A | 235929609900000 |
| Video | 69/100 | 77/100 |
Read the Video ComparisonVideoThe RX100 VI is the better pick when slow motion matters to your editing. Its top frame rate reaches 120 fps, double the LX10's 60 fps maximum, for slowing fast action right down. Both cameras record up to 4K, so everyday clips get the same maximum resolution. | ||
Video ⓘIndicates if this camera is capable of recording video. |
 Yes | Yes |
Max video resolution ⓘThe best resolution this camera can capture video in. Modern cameras can capture up to 8K video. |
 4K | 4K |
Max video format ⓘVideo resolution measured by the greatest number of pixels possible in each frame, width by height. A higher resolution means more detail or clarity in your video. |
3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 |
Max video frame rate ⓘHow many frames per second your video will capture. Most cameras have options for multiple frame rates, depending on the resolution you shoot in. For a general video, 24p or 30p is the standard, but more serious filmmakers may need a higher frame rate for creative effect. |
60 fps | 120 fps |
Timelapse built in ⓘA built in time-lapse mode will allow continuous shooting throughout a prolonged period of time to be compressed into a sped up video. |
✗ | ✗ |
Video file format ⓘDifferent cameras can record in various video file formats. The File format you record in can impact how you edit and use the files. |
MPEG-4, MOV | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
| Features | 70/100 | 83/100 |
Read the Features ComparisonFeaturesThe RX100 VI pulls ahead for outdoor and travel use. It has GPS for geotagging photos on a road trip, and weather sealing the LX10 does not offer. Its 3-inch screen also resolves 1,228,800 dots against 1,040,000 on the LX10, a sharper display for checking focus while reviewing shots. Their everyday controls and sharing features match. Both have a 3-inch tilting touchscreen for waist-level and selfie work, built-in flash, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth for transferring images to a phone, and live view. | ||
Builtin flash ⓘA built-in flash will often be positioned right above the lens. This will automatically pop up when you activate it. |
 Yes | Yes |
External flash ⓘExternal flashes are often connected through a hot shoe at the top of a camera, or a cable at the side of the camera. |
✗ | ✗ |
GPS ⓘGPS features in a camera will include location metadata to each of your photographs. |
No |  Yes |
Weather sealing ⓘWeather sealing capabilities will give you more confidence when shooting in unfavourable conditions. |
No |  Yes |
| Screen type | TFT LCD | LCD |
Touch screen ⓘTouchscreen allows you to change camera settings and access menus with a swipe of your finger, instead of using buttons. |
 Yes | Yes |
| Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Screen dots ⓘScreen dots indicate the resolution of the LCD screen by including each sub pixel. |
10400001150001500000 | 12288001150001500000 |
Flip screen ⓘA flip screen (or articulating screen) is a second screen which can flip out from the side or top of the camera. This rotating screen allows you more freedom to take photos at different angles. |
 Yes | Yes |
Live view ⓘLive View feature allows you to see a continuous live video of what is being seen through your lens. |
 Yes | Yes |
Wi-Fi ⓘBuilt-in Wi-Fi allows you to connect your camera and share images wirelessly. |
 Yes | Yes |
Bluetooth ⓘBluetooth capabilities allow you wireless control of your camera with other external devices. |
 Yes | Yes |
| Storage & battery | 29/100 | 29/100 |
Read the Storage & battery ComparisonStorage and BatteryThe LX10 suits photographers who already own fast SD cards. It accepts SD, SDHC and SDXC with UHS-II support for fast card writes. The RX100 VI takes the same SD types alongside Memory Stick Pro Duo and Pro-HG Duo. Each has a single card slot, so neither offers a backup card. The LX10 is rated for 260 shots against 250 for the RX100 VI, a narrow gap. Both charge over USB, which is convenient when travelling with a single cable and a power bank. | ||
| Memory card | SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II compatible) | SD / SDHC / SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo / Pro-HG Duo |
| Dual memory card slots | ✗ | ✗ |
| Battery type | DMW-BLH7 | NP-BX1 |
Battery life ⓘApproximately how long this cameras battery will last measured by how many photographs you will be able to take. |
260 shots1505000 | 250 shots1505000 |
| USB charging |  Yes | Yes |
Read: Verdict
Verdict
The RX100 VI is the better buy for moving subjects and outdoor work. Its 24 fps burst, 315-point autofocus and electronic viewfinder suit sports, wildlife and street documentary work. GPS tags a travel photographer's frames with their locations, and weather sealing adds peace of mind on changeable days.
The LX10 remains a sound choice for bright-light stills and simple travel video. Its 1/4000 second exposure handles wide apertures in sunshine, its UHS-II slot speeds up long bursts, and it matches the Sony's stabilisation, 20-megapixel resolution and tilting touchscreen. If fast action is not your subject, it covers the essentials well.