Panasonic
LUMIX L10
Large-sensor compact with multi-aspect 20MP Four Thirds CMOS, built-in 24–75mm f/1.7–2.8 Leica zoom, 2.36M-dot EVF, fully articulating touchscreen, and 11fps burst.
$1,500
Launch priceReleased Aug 2018
Sony
RX100 VI
1-inch pocket camera with 24–200mm zoom and real-time Eye AF — the travel zoom king.
$1,199
Launch priceReleased Jun 2018
LUMIX L10 is 3 months newer.
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Wins
LUMIX L10
Wins
RX100 VI
3 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BRX100 VI has higher IBIS effectiveness (6 stops vs 0 stops)
- BRX100 VI has higher 4K max frame rate (60 fps vs 30 fps)
- BRX100 VI has higher Card slots (2 vs 1)
- ALUMIX L10 has higher Burst (mechanical) (11 fps vs 6 fps)
- BRX100 VI has lower Weight (301 g vs 508 g)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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LUMIX L10
127 × 74 × 67 mm
508 g (1.12 lb / 17.92 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
RX100 VI
102 × 58 × 42 mm
301 g (0.66 lb / 10.62 oz)
LUMIX L10 is 25mm wider, 16mm taller, and 25mm thicker than RX100 VI.
LUMIX L10 is 207 g heavier than RX100 VI.
Depth (front-to-back): 67mm LUMIX L10 · 42mm RX100 VI
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
LUMIX L10
127 × 74 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
RX100 VI
102 × 58 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
LUMIX L10
127 × 67 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
RX100 VI
102 × 42 mm
Sensor size, to scale
LUMIX L10
17.3 × 13 mm · Micro Four Thirds
225 mm² area
RX100 VI
13.2 × 8.8 mm · 1-inch
116 mm² area
1.9× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
LUMIX L10
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 127, 74, 67
Card types
Adds SDHC, SDXC
Burst (mechanical)
11 fps vs 6 fps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds MPEG-4
AF points / zones
779 vs 759 — higher is better
Reasons to choose
RX100 VI
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
IBIS effectiveness
6 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 101.6, 58.1, 42
Eye AF
Only RX100 VI supports it
Animal / bird AF
Only RX100 VI supports it
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only RX100 VI supports it
4K max frame rate
60 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
In-body stabilization (IBIS)
Only RX100 VI supports it
Both cameras share
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓ISO max (native) — Both 25,600
- ✓Max video bit rate — Both 150 Mbps
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
LUMIX L10
Pros
- ✓Four Thirds (17.3×13 mm) sensor in compact body
- ✓Fast Leica 24–75mm f/1.7–2.8 zoom
- ✓779-point hybrid AF + 3 cm macro
- ✓Fully articulating 3″ touchscreen + EVF
- ✓11 fps, RAW/HEIF, USB-C PD
Cons
- –Fixed lens (no interchangeable mount)
- –No built-in flash
- –No HDMI output
- –Premium price for compact class
RX100 VI
Pros
- ✓24–200mm pocket zoom
- ✓Real-time Eye AF
- ✓Pop-up EVF
- ✓4K video
Cons
- –1-inch sensor
- –Small controls
- –Superseded by VII
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for wildlife, LUMIX L10 or RX100 VI?
RX100 VI scores 6.5/10 versus 1.5/10 for LUMIX L10 — Bird AF subject recognition.
What's the resolution difference between the LUMIX L10 and RX100 VI?
LUMIX L10 is 20 MP and RX100 VI is 20.1 MP, so the RX100 VI captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the LUMIX L10 and RX100 VI have in-body image stabilization?
LUMIX L10 does not have IBIS, while RX100 VI has 6-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the LUMIX L10 or the RX100 VI?
LUMIX L10 reaches 11 fps electronic. RX100 VI reaches 15 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the LUMIX L10 and RX100 VI?
LUMIX L10 weighs 508 g and RX100 VI weighs 301 g, so the RX100 VI is 207 g lighter.
Do the LUMIX L10 and RX100 VI record 4K video?
LUMIX L10: 4K up to 30p. RX100 VI: 4K up to 60p.
Are the LUMIX L10 and RX100 VI weather sealed?
LUMIX L10: No. RX100 VI: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 420 shots (CIPA) for the LUMIX L10 and 640 shots for the RX100 VI, giving the RX100 VI the edge.
How much does each cost?
LUMIX L10 launched at $1,500 and RX100 VI at $1,199. The RX100 VI is $301 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of Panasonic and Sony press materials.