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Unfortunately, I was left disappointed but helped me understand and learn more about what the 1-inch sensor can and cannot do for me. I was hoping that with the F1.4-2.8 lens on an 1-inch sensor, I could get decent bokeh/shallow depth of field. On the other hand, this can work against you when you want to isolate the subject by blurring the background.
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Using wider apertures also allowed me to keep my ISO down. With the LX10, I was quite happy shooting at F2.8 – I had all the depth of field I wanted.
For my close up shooting scenarios, I normally require F5.6 or narrower to achieve sufficient depth of field. I cannot imagine shooting for long hours with it.Ī clear win with LX10 is the larger depth of field thanks to the smaller sensor. My fingers felt strained in the very brief time I spent with the LX10. Most cameras these days feature rubberized grip pads or some texture that helps in gripping. I constantly felt like the camera was about to slip out of my fingers at all times, and I had to exert more force than should be necessary to hold onto the camera. There was no sense of confidence when holding the LX10. The grip is a terrible design – with the whole surface completely smooth and borderline slippery. My biggest complaint about the LX10 is the handling. The default JPEG color profile did not work for me.
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I was perfectly satisfied with results from the LX10 – in good lighting conditions.Īll images were shot in RAW and processed in Capture One Pro to my own liking.
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At lower ISO sensitivities (ISO400 and below) there is really not much difference when I compare the images against entry level Olympus Micro Four Thirds cameras (E-PL5, E-M10 plus kit lens). Images were perfectly usable at wide open apertures, but I found myself stopping down a bit which improved things further. The 24-72mm equivalent lens is a stellar performer, producing sharp images with plenty of contrast – rendering punchy and life-like results. If you want to view the EXIF data, please go to the online gallery here.ġ-inch sensor compacts have come a long way, and I have to say I was genuinely impressed with what the LX10 could do. Going back to my shooting experience, it was a lazy Sunday and like most Malaysians, I was catching up with friends over brunch (read: overpriced food), exchanging opinions on hobbies (audio) and wrapped the day up with a quick walk around the city center as the sun set. These premium compacts are not budget-friendly for starters – they’re priced higher than entry-level DSLR or mirrorless cameras. While some may argue that these compacts suit professionals and serious hobbyists as well, I just cannot see the advantage over other more versatile options such as the Panasonic GM5, or Olympus E-PL8. I’d say the LX10 is perfect for those who want a high performance camera with significantly better image quality over their smartphones, without the pain of a DSLR/Mirrorless system. The selfie screen speaks, I think, volumes about the intended audience – primarily social media users, v-loggers and for Instagram.
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These premium compacts are clearly targeted at users who don’t want to jump into a full interchangeable lens system and prefer an all-in-one solution. I had to satisfy my own curiosity and explore the benefits of a premium compact camera for myself. Yet the Panasonic LX10 and Sony RX100 range of cameras sit very comfortably in their own category despite these threats.
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Other alternatives such as Fuji X-E3, Olympus PEN-Lite series and Canon M-series are not that much larger. We have the truly compact Panasonic GM1 and GM5, coupled with the slim 12-32mm pancake lens, that provides a very compact solution. However, interchangeable lens cameras, especially Micro Four Thirds, have become smaller and smaller over time and narrowed the size advantage that compact cameras traditionally held. I have always been fascinated by advanced compact cameras, with their small but feature-rich form factor. However, it’s left enough of an impression on me that I thought I would share my thoughts and some images here. Considering the LX10 has been around since late-2016, I wasn’t focused on reviewing it. Minutes later, having done just that I was out shooting whatever I found interesting for the rest of the day. I picked it up and immediately felt the urge to borrow it. While returning the Lumix G9 to Panasonic Malaysia, I caught, out of the corner of my eye, the LX10 lying on a table.