| Release Date | May 2026 | September 2018 |
| Sensor | 26.5 MP total / 20.4 MP effective 4/3-type BSI CMOS (multi-aspect) | 21.77 MP total / 17 MP effective 4/3-type MOS (multi-aspect) |
| Lens | Leica DC Vario-Summilux 24-75mm eq. f/1.7-2.8 (manual aperture ring, 3 cm macro at wide end) | Leica DC Vario-Summilux 24-75mm eq. f/1.7-2.8 |
| Autofocus | Phase Hybrid AF (779 points) + advanced AI subject / eye / face / body / animal / vehicle recognition | Contrast AF with Depth from Defocus (DFD) technology |
| Continuous Shooting | 30 fps (electronic shutter)
11 fps (mechanical shutter) | ~11 fps (AFS), lower with continuous AF |
| Image Stabilization | Optical POWER O.I.S. | Optical POWER O.I.S. |
| Viewfinder | 2.36 million-dot OLED EVF | 2.76 million-dot equivalent EVF |
| Rear Screen | 1.84 million-dot fully articulated (free-angle)
touchscreen with vertical UI optimization | 3.0″ touchscreen (fixed / non-articulated) |
| Video | 5.1K open-gate, 4K/120p, 10-bit log; MP4 Lite for social sharing (no headphone/HDMI port) | 4K/30p (no log or high-frame-rate options like 4K/120) |
| Body & Build | Full-metal body with magnesium alloy front,
saffiano leather texture; hot shoe | Compact metal/plastic hybrid body; hot shoe |
| Weight | 508 g (with battery, card, hot shoe cover) | 349 g (with battery & card) |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | Exact mm not yet published | 114 x 66 x 63 mm |
| Battery | Larger GH-series battery (BLK-22) for improved life | Smaller 1025 mAh battery |
| Other Key Features | Dynamic Range Boost, Real Time LUTs
(dedicated button + Lumix Lab app),
L.Classic/Leica looks, high-res multi-aspect shooting | 4K Photo mode, Post Focus, Focus Stacking; older processor |
| MSRP (at launch) | $1,499 (Black/Silver); $1,599
(Titanium Gold special edition) | ~$1,100 (used) |
| Target Audience | Modern enthusiasts wanting latest AF,
articulated screen, video power, and premium stills | Classic LX100 fans who prioritized compact size, direct controls, and excellent lens |
