Panasonic
Lumix LX10
Pocket 1-inch compact with fast f/1.4-2.8 Leica zoom, 4K video, and tilting touchscreen.
$699
Released Sep 2016
Panasonic
Lumix S1R II
High-resolution 44.3MP full-frame L-mount body with 8K video, phase hybrid AF, and compact S-series ergonomics.
$3,299
Released Feb 2025
Lumix S1R II is 8.4 years newer.
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Lumix LX10
Wins
Lumix S1R II
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TL;DR — Key differences
- BLumix S1R II has higher IBIS effectiveness (8 stops vs 0 stops)
- BLumix S1R II has higher Max video bit rate (1900 Mbps vs 100 Mbps)
- BLumix S1R II has higher AF points / zones (779 vs 49)
- BLumix S1R II has higher RAW buffer depth (70 frames vs 14 frames)
- BLumix S1R II has higher ISO max (native) (51,200 vs 12,800)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
Lumix LX10
106 × 60 × 42 mm
310 g (0.68 lb / 10.93 oz)
Lumix S1R II
134 × 102 × 92 mm
795 g (1.75 lb / 28.04 oz)
Lumix LX10 is 29mm narrower, 42mm shorter, and 50mm thinner than Lumix S1R II.
Lumix LX10 is 485 g lighter than Lumix S1R II.
Depth (front-to-back): 42mm Lumix LX10 · 92mm Lumix S1R II
Sensor size, to scale
Lumix LX10
13.2 × 8.8 mm · 1-inch
116 mm² area
Lumix S1R II
35.8 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
856 mm² area
7.4× 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 LX10
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 105.5, 60, 42
Card types
Adds SD UHS-I
Weight
310 g vs 795 g — lower is better
Codecs
Adds AVCHD
Burst (electronic)
50 fps vs 40 fps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Lumix S1R II
AF low-light limit
-6 EV vs -4 EV — lower is better
IBIS effectiveness
8 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 134.3, 102.3, 91.8
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B, SD UHS-II
Max video bit rate
1900 Mbps vs 100 Mbps — higher is better
AF points / zones
779 vs 49 — higher is better
RAW buffer depth
70 frames vs 14 frames — higher is better
ISO max (native)
51,200 vs 12,800 — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 100 %
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Burst (mechanical) — Both 10 fps
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
Lumix LX10
Pros
- ✓Fast f/1.4 lens
- ✓1-inch sensor
- ✓4K video
- ✓Pocketable
Cons
- –No EVF
- –Short zoom range
- –Small battery
Lumix S1R II
Pros
- ✓44.3MP full-frame BSI sensor
- ✓8K video
- ✓Phase Hybrid AF
- ✓CFexpress plus SD workflow
Cons
- –Large high-res files
- –Premium price
- –L-mount lens size
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Panasonic Lumix LX10
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, Lumix LX10 or Lumix S1R II?
Lumix S1R II scores 8.5/10 versus 0.0/10 for Lumix LX10 — 44.3MP — excellent for prints up to 24×36".
What's the resolution difference between the Lumix LX10 and Lumix S1R II?
Lumix LX10 is 20.1 MP and Lumix S1R II is 44.3 MP, so the Lumix S1R II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Lumix LX10 and Lumix S1R II have in-body image stabilization?
Lumix LX10 does not have IBIS, while lumix S1R II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Lumix LX10 or the Lumix S1R II?
Lumix LX10 reaches 50 fps electronic. Lumix S1R II reaches 40 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Lumix LX10 and Lumix S1R II?
Lumix LX10 weighs 310 g and Lumix S1R II weighs 795 g, so the Lumix LX10 is 485 g lighter.
Do the Lumix LX10 and Lumix S1R II record 4K video?
Lumix LX10: 4K up to 30p. Lumix S1R II: 8K (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the Lumix LX10 and Lumix S1R II weather sealed?
Lumix LX10: No. Lumix S1R II: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 260 shots (CIPA) for the Lumix LX10 and 350 shots for the Lumix S1R II, giving the Lumix S1R II the edge.
How much does each cost?
Lumix LX10 launched at $699 and Lumix S1R II at $3,299. The Lumix LX10 is $2,600 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.