• 1 inch 116.2mm2
  • 20.1 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 72.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • APS-C 337.5mm2
  • 32.5 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 25,600

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Differences

Panasonic LX10 advantages over Canon EOS M6 Mark II

  • Less expensive
    $498* vs $1099
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Yes vs No
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • In-camera panoramas
    Yes vs No
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Higher max flash sync
    1/4000 vs 1/200 sec
    Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
  • Shoots 24p video
    Yes vs No
    Gives your movies a big-screen feel
  • Longer exposure
    60 vs 30 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
    80 vs 48 shots
    Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)

Canon EOS M6 Mark II advantages over Panasonic LX10

  • Larger sensor
    APS-C vs 1 inch
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 3.23 vs 2.41 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • Fast startup
    ~0.90 vs 3.2 sec
    Faster startup lets you catch the moment
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Yes vs No
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Yes vs No
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • External Mic Jack
    Jack vs No jack
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Newer
    5 years vs 8 years old
    Newer cameras often support more advanced features
  • Hot shoe
    Hot shoe vs None
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • More pixels
    32.5 vs 20.1 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    14.0 fps vs 9.9 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Faster RAW shooting
    14.0 fps vs 9.3 fps
    Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
  • Bigger RAW buffer
    26 vs 14 shots
    Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
  • Higher extended ISO
    51200 vs 25600 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Rear display
    Both provide
    Review photos on the back of the camera
  • Focus peaking
    Both provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Shoot 4K video
    Both provide
    Make sure you have a fast computer
  • Touchscreen
    Both provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Tiltable Screen
    Both provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Both provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Both provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • Manual focus
    Both provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Bulb shutter
    Both provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Both provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

Common Weaknesses

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • Top deck display
    Neither provide
    Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • Dual card slots
    Neither provide
    Gives you more storage flexibility
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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Review Excerpt

  • Very good image quality for its class; Compact, sleek camera body; Excellent touchscreen and user interface; Fast built-in lens; 4K UHD recording and 4K Photo.

  • Continuous autofocus performance is spotty; Shallow RAW buffer depth; No built-in electronic viewfinder; No hot shoe; Slow start-up time.

  • Read our Panasonic LX10 Review

The Competition

Compared to Samsung EX2F

Panasonic LX10
Samsung EX2F
  • $548
  • 1 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor
  • $479
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • Fast startup

Compare Panasonic LX10 vs Samsung EX2F

Canon EOS M6 Mark II
Samsung EX2F
  • $849
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor
  • $479
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Canon EOS M6 Mark II vs Samsung EX2F

Compared to Panasonic LX7

Panasonic LX10
Panasonic LX7
  • $548
  • 1 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor
  • $297
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Panasonic LX10 vs Panasonic LX7

Canon EOS M6 Mark II
Panasonic LX7
  • $849
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor
  • $297
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Integrated ND filter

Compare Canon EOS M6 Mark II vs Panasonic LX7

Compared to Leica D-LUX 6

Panasonic LX10
Leica D-LUX 6
  • $548
  • 1 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor
  • $1600
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Panasonic LX10 vs Leica D-LUX 6

Canon EOS M6 Mark II
Leica D-LUX 6
  • $849
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor
  • $1600
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Integrated ND filter

Compare Canon EOS M6 Mark II vs Leica D-LUX 6

Compared to Sony A6400

Panasonic LX10
Sony A6400
  • $548
  • 1 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $798
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Panasonic LX10 vs Sony A6400

Canon EOS M6 Mark II
Sony A6400
  • $849
  • APS-C
  • Fast startup
  • More pixels
  • $798
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Less expensive

Compare Canon EOS M6 Mark II vs Sony A6400

Compared to Sony A6100

Panasonic LX10
Sony A6100
  • $548
  • 1 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $673
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Panasonic LX10 vs Sony A6100

Canon EOS M6 Mark II
Sony A6100
  • $849
  • APS-C
  • More pixels
  • Faster JPEG shooting
  • $673
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Less expensive

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