Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic L10

The following is a in-depth analysis of the Olympus XZ-10 versus Panasonic L10, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the XZ-10 (12MP) and the L10 (10MP) is fairly close but the XZ-10 (1/2.3") and L10 (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor sizing.

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The XZ-10 was unveiled 5 years after the L10 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus XZ-10 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic L10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the XZ-10 scores versus the L10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus XZ-10 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus XZ-10 Gallery & Panasonic L10 Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera often, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus XZ-10 enjoys outer measurements of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Panasonic L10 has proportions of 135mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.3" x 3.8" x 3.1") along with a weight of 556 grams (1.23 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the XZ-10 and the L10.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the XZ-10 and L10 is 91 and 66 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by viewing a spec sheet. The picture below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the XZ-10 and L10.

Clearly, both cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The XZ-10 having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Olympus XZ-10 will provide you with more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics more aggressively. The newer XZ-10 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.