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Comparison of Nikon DL18-50 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 [S]ave

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 ×
Nikon DL18-50 ×
General
ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-LX10Nikon DL18-50
BrandPanasonicNikon
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.panasonic.comhttps://www.nikonusa.com/
Model numberLX10DL18-50
Alternate model number(s)
  • lx15
  • lx9
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Camera formatCompactMid-Sized
Release year (year)2016-
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)106106
Width (mm)4258
Height (mm)6063
Weight (g)310365
Waterproof--
PredecessorPanasonic LX7-
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Effective megapixels (MP)20.120.8
Sensor format1 inch1 inch
Sensor area (mm²)116.16116.16
Sensor width (mm)13.213.2
Sensor height (mm)8.88.8
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)2.412.36
Focal Length Multiplier (x)2.72.7
Aspect ratio3:23:2
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterFixedNone
Self-cleaning-+
Sensor shift image stabilization+-
On-sensor phase detect-+
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1824 x 1824(3.3 mp 1:1)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2432 x 1824(4.4 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 2592(6.7 mp 1:1)
  • 2736 x 1824(5.0 mp 3:2)
  • 3456 x 2592(9.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3648 x 3648(13.3 mp 1:1)
  • 3840 x 2160(8.3 mp 16:9)
  • 3888 x 2592(10.1 mp 3:2)
  • 4864 x 3648(17.7 mp 4:3)
  • 5472 x 3080(16.9 mp 16:9)
  • 5472 x 3648(20.0 mp 3:2)
  • 2784 x 1856(5.2 mp 3:2)
  • 4176 x 2784(11.6 mp 3:2)
  • 5584 x 3712(20.7 mp 3:2)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • raw
  • raw+jpeg
  • 12-bit lossless compressed .nef raw
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • raw+jpg
Continuous-mode (fps)9.960
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 3840x2160
  • 1280x720
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 3840x2160
  • 400x144
  • 800x296
Movie max framerate (fps)1201,200
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVCHD or MP4 with stereo soundMP4 H.264/MPEG-4 AVC with AAC stereo audio
Composite video out--
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
LensLEICA DC VARIO-SUMMILUX; 11 elements in 9 groups with 4 aspherical (dual-sided aspherical surfaces)Zoom Nikkor: 11 elements in 8 groups including one HRI [High Refractive Index] lens element, one ED lens element
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)24.00 - 72.0018.00 - 50.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)4.005.00
Zoom ratio (x)32.76
Aperture range (f)0.09 - 0.710.06 - 0.56
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)3015
Macro focus range (cm)-3 - 99
Filter thread (mm)-46
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detect with DFD: Face/Eye Detection, Tracking, 49-area, Custom Multi, 1-area, Pinpoint (Full area touch is available)Hybrid AF (phase detection/contrast-detect AF): 105/171 focus areas, Auto-area (auto selection from 41 focus areas)
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderNo / LCDNo / OLED
Viewfinder type-Optional DF-F1 EVF with 2,359,000-dot, tilting, diopter adjustment and Eye sensor
Focus peaking++
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)1,040,0001,036,800
Touchscreen++
Articulating screen++
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen++
Top deck display--
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)12,80012,800
Minimum iso (native)125160
Iso settingsAuto, iISO, 80*, 100*, 125 - 12800, 25600* (* Extended ISOs); 1 or 1/3 EV stepsAuto, 160 - 6400; 6400 (NR), 12800, 12800 (NR) available when using PASM modes
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • color temperature (2-axis adjustable)
  • daylight
  • flash
  • incandescent
  • shade
  • white set 1/2/3/4
  • auto 1/2
  • cloudy
  • color temp
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent (x3)
  • incandescent
  • preset manual
Shutter speed range (s)1/16000 - 601/16000 - 120
Bulb mode+-
Exposure compensation+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesIntelligent Multiple, Center-Weighted, SpotMatrix, Center-weighted (4.5mm), Spot (2mm centered on selected AF area)
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesScene: Clear Portrait, Silky Skin, Backlit Softness, Clear in Backlight, Relaxing Tone, Sweet Child's Face, Distinct SceneryCreative Mode, Scene Mode (Bird Watching, Close-up, Food, HDR, Landscape, Multiple Exposure Lighten, Night Landscape
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 3
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
Time lapse (intervalometer)+-
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash+-
Flash modes
  • 1st / 2nd
  • auto
  • auto/red- eye reduction
  • flash synchro
  • forced off
  • forced on
  • forced on/red- eye reduction
  • slow sync./red- eye reduction
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Flash range descriptionAuto ISO: 0.5 - 12.1m (Wide), 0.3 - 6.0m (Tele)-
Max flash sync (s)1/20001/2000
Flash exposure compensation+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps-3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connection-Hot Shoe (compatible with Nikon i-TTL Speedlights)
Built-in wireless flash control--
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Uhs supportUHS-IUHS-I
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • raw
  • raw+jpeg
  • 12-bit lossless compressed .nef raw
  • raw+jpg
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi++
NFC-+
Bluetooth-+
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
  • bluetooth
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
Pictbridge compliant+-
Dpof compliant++
Remote control++
Remote control type
  • wi-fi
  • via wi-fi
Connections (extended)
  • micro-b usb 2.0
  • micro-hdmi (type d)
  • micro (type d) hdmi
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.33-
Max cycle time for raw plus jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.7-
Camera penalizes early shutter press+-
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)9.960
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)80-
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)9.3-
Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode (frames)14-
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps)9.3-
Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode (frames)13-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.13-
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.11-
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.04-
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.73-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.04-
Startup time (s)3.2-
Play -> record time (s)0.6-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)3.7-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)260290
Battery life, video (minutes)-55
Battery form factorProprietaryProprietary EN-EL24
Usable battery types
  • 7.2v 680mah lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary EN-EL24 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Dedicated battery charger included--
Internal charging supported++
Software
Included software
  • silkypix developer studio is available for download at the ichikawa soft laboratory website
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