Panasonic
Lumix LX10
Pocket 1-inch compact with fast f/1.4-2.8 Leica zoom, 4K video, and tilting touchscreen.
$699
Launch priceReleased Sep 2016
Ricoh
GR IV
Latest GR with 25.74MP APS-C sensor, 28mm equivalent lens, 5-axis SR, 53GB internal memory, and pocket street-camera handling.
$1,499
Launch priceReleased Jan 2026
GR IV is 9.3 years newer.
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Wins
Lumix LX10
Wins
GR IV
3 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BGR IV has higher ISO max (native) (204,800 vs 12,800)
- ALumix LX10 has higher Burst (electronic) (50 fps vs 4 fps)
- ALumix LX10 has higher Burst (mechanical) (10 fps vs 4 fps)
- BGR IV has higher 4K max frame rate (60 fps vs 30 fps)
- BGR IV has higher Resolution (25.74 MP vs 20.1 MP)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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Lumix LX10
106 × 60 × 42 mm
310 g (0.68 lb / 10.93 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
GR IV
109 × 61 × 33 mm
262 g (0.58 lb / 9.24 oz)
Lumix LX10 is 4mm narrower and 1mm shorter than GR IV but it is also 9mm thicker.
Lumix LX10 is 48 g heavier than GR IV.
Depth (front-to-back): 42mm Lumix LX10 · 33mm GR IV
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
Lumix LX10
106 × 60 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
GR IV
109 × 61 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
Lumix LX10
106 × 42 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
GR IV
109 × 33 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Lumix LX10
13.2 × 8.8 mm · 1-inch
116 mm² area
GR IV
23.3 × 15.5 mm · APS-C
361 mm² area
3.1× 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
Codecs
Adds H.264, MP4, AVCHD
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 105.5, 60, 42
Card types
Adds SD UHS-I
Burst (electronic)
50 fps vs 4 fps — higher is better
Burst (mechanical)
10 fps vs 4 fps — higher is better
Animal / bird AF
Only Lumix LX10 supports it
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal
Battery life (CIPA)
260 shots vs 250 shots — higher is better
Reasons to choose
GR IV
Codecs
Adds MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, MOV
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 109.4, 61.1, 32.7
Card types
Adds microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC UHS-I
ISO max (native)
204,800 vs 12,800 — higher is better
4K max frame rate
60 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
In-body stabilization (IBIS)
Only GR IV supports it
Bluetooth
Only GR IV supports it
Resolution
25.74 MP vs 20.1 MP — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓AF points / zones — Both 49
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓1080p max frame rate — Both 60 fps
- ✓Card slots — Both 1
- ✓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
GR IV
Pros
- ✓25.74MP APS-C sensor
- ✓5-axis sensor-shift SR
- ✓53GB internal memory
- ✓Pocketable 28mm GR lens
Cons
- –Fixed lens
- –No built-in EVF
- –Full HD video only
Decided which one is right for you?
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for portraits, Lumix LX10 or GR IV?
GR IV scores 6.5/10 versus 3.0/10 for Lumix LX10 — 25.74MP — solid resolution.
What's the resolution difference between the Lumix LX10 and GR IV?
Lumix LX10 is 20.1 MP and GR IV is 25.74 MP, so the GR IV captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Lumix LX10 and GR IV have in-body image stabilization?
Lumix LX10 does not have IBIS, while GR IV has in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Lumix LX10 or the GR IV?
Lumix LX10 reaches 50 fps electronic. GR IV reaches 4 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Lumix LX10 and GR IV?
Lumix LX10 weighs 310 g and GR IV weighs 262 g, so the GR IV is 48 g lighter.
Do the Lumix LX10 and GR IV record 4K video?
Lumix LX10: 4K up to 30p. GR IV: 4K up to 60p.
Are the Lumix LX10 and GR IV weather sealed?
Lumix LX10: No. GR IV: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 260 shots (CIPA) for the Lumix LX10 and 250 shots for the GR IV, giving the Lumix LX10 the edge.
How much does each cost?
Lumix LX10 launched at $699 and GR IV at $1,499. The Lumix LX10 is $800 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.
Product images courtesy of Panasonic and Ricoh press materials.