Panasonic LX10 Specifications

By Jeremy Gray, Zig Weidelich and William Brawley · Posted 09/19/2016

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Model Name	Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10
Manufacturer URL	Manufacturer website
Predecessor	Panasonic LX7

Auto Focus

Auto Focus	Yes
Auto Focus Type	Contrast Detect with DFD: Face/Eye Detection, Tracking, 49-area, Custom Multi, 1-area, Pinpoint (Full area touch is available)
Auto Focus Assist Light?	Yes
Manual Focus	Yes

Power

Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View)	260 shots
Battery Form Factor	Proprietary
Usable Battery Types	7.2v 680mAh Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included	1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter)	Yes
Dedicated Battery Charger Included	No
Internal Charging Supported	Yes

Lens & Optics

Digital Zoom Values	Up to 4x
Lens Mount	n/a
Lens	LEICA DC VARIO-SUMMILUX; 11 elements in 9 groups with 4 aspherical (dual-sided aspherical surfaces), 2 aspherical ED (dual-sided aspherical surfaces) and 1 UHR element
Focal Length (35mm equivalent)	24 - 72mm
Focal Length (actual)	8.8 - 26.4mm
Zoom Ratio	3.00x
Aperture Range	f/1.4 (wide) / f/2.8 (tele) - f/11; 9 diaphragm blades
Integrated ND Filter	No
Normal Focus Range	30 cm to Infinity 11.8 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range	3 cm to Infinity 1.2 in to Infinity
Filter Thread	n/a
Thread Type	n/a
Optical Image Stabilization	Yes
Digital Zoom	Yes

Image Sensor

On-Sensor Phase Detect	No
Sensor Type	CMOS
Effective Megapixels	20.1
Sensor Format	1 inch
Approximate Pixel Pitch	2.41 microns
Focal Length Multiplier	2.7x
Aspect Ratio	3:2
Color Filter Type	RGBG
Anti Aliasing Filter	Fixed
Self-Cleaning	No
Sensor shift image stabilization	Yes

Image Storage

Usable Memory Types	SD / SDHC / SDXC
UHS Support	UHS-I
Dual Card Slots	No
RAW Capture Support	Yes
Uncompressed Format	RAW, RAW+JPEG
Included Memory	No memory included

Image Capture

Image Resolution	5472 x 3648 (20.0 MP, 3:2), 3888 x 2592 (10.1 MP, 3:2), 2736 x 1824 (5.0 MP, 3:2), 4864 x 3648 (17.7 MP, 4:3), 3456 x 2592 (9.0 MP, 4:3), 2432 x 1824 (4.4 MP, 4:3), 5472 x 3080 (16.9 MP, 16:9), 3840 x 2160 (8.3 MP, 16:9), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 3648 x 3648 (13.3 MP, 1:1), 2592 x 2592 (6.7 MP, 1:1), 1824 x 1824 (3.3 MP, 1:1)
Image File Format	JPEG (EXIF 2.3), RAW, RAW+JPEG
Continuous-mode frames/second	9.9

General

Size	4.2 x 2.4 x 1.7 in. (106 x 60 x 42 mm)
Waterproof	No
Waterproof Depth	n/a
Model Number	LX10
Alternate Model Number(s)	LX15, LX9
Camera Format	Compact
Currently Manufactured	Yes
Retail Price	$699.99
Street Price	$547.99
Date Available	2016-11-15
Tripod Mount	Yes

Viewfinder

Viewfinder	No / LCD
Focus Peaking	Yes
EVF Resolution	n/a

Exposure

Exposure Compensation	+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes	Intelligent Multiple, Center-Weighted, Spot
Program Auto Exposure	Yes
Aperture Priority	Yes
Shutter Priority	Yes
Full Manual Exposure	Yes
Creative Exposure Modes	Scene: Clear Portrait, Silky Skin, Backlit Softness, Clear in Backlight, Relaxing Tone, Sweet Child's Face, Distinct Scenery, Bright Blue Sky, Romantic Sunset Glow, Vivid Sunset Glow, Glistening Water, Clear Nightscape, Cool Night Sky, Warm Glowing Nightscape, Artistic Nightscape, Glittering Illuminations, Handheld Night Shot, Clear Night Portrait, Soft Image of a Flower, Appetizing Food, Cute Dessert, Freeze Animal Motion, Clear Sports Shot, Monochrome, Panorama Shot; Creative Control: Expressive, Retro, Old Days, High Key, Low Key, Sepia, Monochrome, Dynamic Monochrome, Rough Monochrome, Silky Monochrome, Impressive Art, High Dynamic, Cross Process, Toy Effect, Toy Pop, Bleach Bypass, Miniature Effect, Soft Focus, Fantasy, Star Filter, One Point Color, Sunshine (22 filters)
Self Timer	2, 10, 3 shots in 10 seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer)	Yes
Maximum ISO (native)	12800
High Resolution Composite	No
Minimum ISO (native)	125
ISO Settings	Auto, iISO, 80, 100, 125 - 12800, 25600* (* Extended ISOs); 1 or 1/3 EV steps
Auto ISO Mode	Yes
White Balance Settings	Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Incandescent, Flash, White Set 1/2/3/4, Color Temperature (2-axis adjustable)
Shutter Speed Range	1/16000 - 60 sec
Bulb Mode	Yes

Video Capture

HD Video Out	Yes
HD Video Connection	HDMI
Can take movies	Yes
Movie Resolution	3840x2160 (30p/24p) 1920x1080 (60p/60i/30p/24p) 1280x720 (30p) 1920x1080 (120p)
Movie File Format	AVCHD or MP4 with stereo sound
Movie File Format	AVCHD or MP4 with stereo sound
Composite Video Out	No
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video	n/a
Video Usable as Viewfinder	n/a

Flash

Flash Exposure Compensation	+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External Flash Connection	n/a
Built-In Wireless Flash Control	No
Built-in Flash	Yes
Flash Modes	Auto, Auto/Red- eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red- eye Reduction, Slow Sync./Red- eye Reduction, Forced Off; Flash Synchro; 1st / 2nd
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100)	n/a
Flash Range Description	Auto ISO: 0.5 - 12.1m (Wide), 0.3 - 6.0m (Tele)
Max Flash Sync	1/4000 (F3.2 - F11); 1/2000 (F1.4 - F2.8)

Performance Timing

JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution)	9.9
Flash cycle time, full power	3.7 seconds
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution)	80
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps)	9.3
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames)	14
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps)	9.3
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames)	13
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid)	0.13 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, tele)	0.11 seconds
Shutter Lag (manual focus)	0.041 seconds
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution)	0.33
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash)	0.73 seconds
Shutter Lag (prefocused)	0.037 seconds
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot)	0.70
Startup Time	3.2 seconds
Camera penalizes early shutter press?	Yes
Play -> Record Time	0.6 seconds

Software

Included Software	SILKYPIX Developer Studio is available for download at the Ichikawa Soft Laboratory website

Display

Rear Display Size (inches)	3.0
Rear Display Resolution	1,040,000 dots
Touchscreen	Yes
Articulating Screen	Yes
Tilt Swivel Screen	No
Selfie Screen	Yes
Top Deck Display	No
Eye-level Viewfinder	No
Rear Display	Yes

Connectivity

Bluetooth	No
Built-In GPS	No
Microphone Jack	No
Headphone Jack	No
External Connections	USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi
PictBridge Compliant	Yes
DPOF Compliant	Yes
Remote Control	Yes
Remote Control Type	Wi-Fi
Connections (extended)	Micro-B USB 2.0, Micro-HDMI (Type D)
Built-In Wi-Fi	Yes
NFC	No

Basic

Sensor size	116.16mm2 (13.20mm x 8.80mm)
Weight	10.9 oz (310 g) includes batteries