Canon 5D Mark II vs Panasonic LX10

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Canon 5D Mark II vs Panasonic LX10

35mm 864.0mm²
21.1 megapixels
ISO 100 - 6400

Go in depth with our full Canon 5D Mark II Review.
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1 inch 116.2mm²
20.1 megapixels
24.00mm - 72.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Panasonic LX10 Review.
How does it shoot? Panasonic LX10 in the real world.
See real-world photos taken with the LX10.
Compare Panasonic LX10 image quality against competitors.
What’s the bottom line? Read our Panasonic LX10 conclusion.

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Differences

Canon 5D Mark II advantages over Panasonic LX10

Larger sensor
35mm vs 1 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Bigger pixels
~ 6.41 vs 2.41 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Fast startup
~0.40 vs 3.2 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
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

850 vs 260 shots
Capture more photos
Top deck display
Yes vs No
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities

Panasonic LX10 advantages over Canon 5D Mark II

Less expensive
$498* vs $2999
Save money for lenses or accessories
Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Tiltable Screen
Tiltable vs Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Thinner
42 mm vs 75 mm
Thinner
Higher max flash sync
1/4000 vs 1/200 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
Newer
7 years vs 15 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
Less shutter lag
0.12 vs 0.21 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Longer exposure
60 vs 30 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Faster JPEG shooting
9.9 fps vs 3.9 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
9.3 fps vs 3.9 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Faster shutter
1/16000 vs 1/8000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

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
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

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
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

Read our Canon 5D Mark II Full Review

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.
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The Competition

Compared to Nikon D3X

Canon 5D Mark II

Nikon D3X

$1085
35mm

Shoots 1080p video
Bigger JPEG buffer

$2500
35mm

Fast startup
More dynamic range

Compare Canon 5D Mark II vs Nikon D3X

Panasonic LX10

Nikon D3X

$548
1 inch

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$2500
35mm

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Panasonic LX10 vs Nikon D3X

Compared to Samsung EX2F

Canon 5D Mark II

Samsung EX2F

$1085
35mm

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

$479
1/1.7 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
In-camera panoramas

Compare Canon 5D Mark II vs 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

Compared to Panasonic LX7

Canon 5D Mark II

Panasonic LX7

$1085
35mm

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

$297
1/1.7 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Internal flash

Compare Canon 5D Mark II vs 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

Compared to Nikon D600

Canon 5D Mark II

Nikon D600

$1085
35mm

More telephoto lens reach
Bigger JPEG buffer

$1900
35mm

Less expensive
Fast startup

Compare Canon 5D Mark II vs Nikon D600

Panasonic LX10

Nikon D600

$548
1 inch

Focus peaking
Less expensive

$1900
35mm

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Panasonic LX10 vs Nikon D600

Compared to Canon 6D

Canon 5D Mark II

Canon 6D

$1085
35mm

Less shutter lag
More AF points

$1699
35mm

Less expensive
Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Canon 5D Mark II vs Canon 6D

Panasonic LX10

Canon 6D

$548
1 inch

Focus peaking
Less expensive

$1699
35mm

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Panasonic LX10 vs Canon 6D

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