Panasonic LX7 vs Canon EOS M10

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Panasonic LX7 vs Canon EOS M10

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1/1.7 inch 43.3mm²
10.1 megapixels
24.00mm - 90.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Panasonic LX7 Review.
See real-world photos taken with the LX7.

APS-C 332.3mm²
18.0 megapixels
ISO 100 - 12,800

Go in depth with our full Canon EOS M10 Review.
How does it shoot? Canon EOS M10 in the real world.
See real-world photos taken with the EOS M10.
Compare Canon EOS M10 image quality against competitors.
What’s the bottom line? Read our Canon EOS M10 conclusion.

Succeeded by the Panasonic LX10
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Succeeded by the Canon EOS M100
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Differences

Panasonic LX7 advantages over Canon EOS M10

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

330 vs 255 shots
Capture more photos
Integrated ND filter
Yes vs No
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Less shutter lag
0.24 vs 0.34 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
Longer exposure
250 vs 30 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Faster JPEG shooting
11.1 fps vs 4.6 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
11.1 fps vs 4.2 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Bigger RAW buffer
12 vs 6 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos

Canon EOS M10 advantages over Panasonic LX7

Larger sensor
APS-C vs 1/1.7 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 4.30 vs 1.92 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Tiltable Screen
Tiltable vs Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Fast startup
~2.50 vs 3.7 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Higher effective ISO

Higher effective ISO

Maximum effective ISO is an estimate of the highest sensitivity at which a camera can capture excellent quality photos.

Cameras with higher effective ISO will be better choices for indoor photography, night shooting, and indoor sports photography, especially if you intend to make large prints.

You can learn more at our glossary entry.

Maximum effective ISO test data courtesy of DxO Mark.
EOS M10 test data on DxO Mark LX7 test data on DxO Mark

753 vs 147 iso
Take photos in low light with less noise
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Thinner
35 mm vs 45 mm
Thinner
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
More pixels
18.0 vs 10.1 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Bigger JPEG buffer
Unlimited vs 12 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Higher extended ISO
25600 vs 12800 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
RAW file ability
Both provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
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

Common Weaknesses

Focus peaking
Neither provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
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
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Bulb shutter
Neither provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

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Review Excerpt

Fast lens; Sharp lens; Rock-solid image stabilization; Fast autofocus and shutter lag; Level gauge.
Sluggish startup; Battery life lower; Switches can change accidentally; Slow buffer clearing.
Read our Panasonic LX7 Review

User-friendly design; great touchscreen interface; good image quality
No viewfinder; limited physical controls; sub-par continuous shooting; lacking video features
Read our Canon EOS M10 Review

The Competition

Compared to Samsung EX2F

Panasonic LX7

Samsung EX2F

$297
1/1.7 inch

Longer stills battery life
More dots on screen

$479
1/1.7 inch

Slower slow-motion
In-camera panoramas

Compare Panasonic LX7 vs Samsung EX2F

Canon EOS M10

Samsung EX2F

$800
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$479
1/1.7 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
In-camera panoramas

Compare Canon EOS M10 vs Samsung EX2F

Compared to Leica D-LUX 6

Panasonic LX7

Leica D-LUX 6

$297
1/1.7 inch

$1600
1/1.7 inch

Compare Panasonic LX7 vs Leica D-LUX 6

Canon EOS M10

Leica D-LUX 6

$800
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$1600
1/1.7 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Longer stills battery life

Compare Canon EOS M10 vs Leica D-LUX 6

Compared to Fujifilm X-M1

Panasonic LX7

Fujifilm X-M1

$297
1/1.7 inch

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$993
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Panasonic LX7 vs Fujifilm X-M1

Canon EOS M10

Fujifilm X-M1

$800
APS-C

Touchscreen
NFC

$993
APS-C

Lens selection
Focus peaking

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Compared to Samsung NX3300

Panasonic LX7

Samsung NX3300

$297
1/1.7 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Internal flash

$691
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Panasonic LX7 vs Samsung NX3300

Canon EOS M10

Samsung NX3300

$800
APS-C

Touchscreen
On-sensor phase detect

$691
APS-C

Larger sensor
In-camera panoramas

Compare Canon EOS M10 vs Samsung NX3300

Compared to Panasonic LX10

Panasonic LX7

Panasonic LX10

$297
1/1.7 inch

More telephoto lens reach
Longer stills battery life

$548
1 inch

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Panasonic LX7 vs Panasonic LX10

Canon EOS M10

Panasonic LX10

$800
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$548
1 inch

Focus peaking
Less expensive

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