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Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic L10

Portability
62
Imaging
61
Features
90
Overall
72
Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 front
Portability
66
Imaging
44
Features
38
Overall
41

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic L10 Key Specs

Panasonic G9
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 658g - 137 x 97 x 92mm
  • Announced November 2017
Panasonic L10
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 556g - 135 x 96 x 78mm
  • Revealed December 2007
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Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic L10 Overview

Below is a in depth overview of the Panasonic G9 and Panasonic L10, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced DSLR and both of them are created by Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the G9 (20MP) and L10 (10MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (Four Thirds).

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The G9 was unveiled 10 years later than the L10 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic G9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic L10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick view of how the G9 matches up vs the L10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G9 over the Panasonic L10

 G9 L10 
RevealedNovember 2017December 2007More recent by 121 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1040k207kSharper display (+833k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic L10 over the Panasonic G9

 L10 G9 

Common features in the Panasonic G9 and Panasonic L10

 G9 L10 
Manually focus Very accurate focus

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic L10 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic G9 provides physical measurements of 137mm x 97mm x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") along with a weight of 658 grams (1.45 lbs) whilst the Panasonic L10 has sizing of 135mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.3" x 3.8" x 3.1") along with a weight of 556 grams (1.23 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic G9 and Panasonic L10 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the G9 compared to the L10.

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic L10 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G9 and L10 is 62 and 66 respectively.

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic L10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic L10 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to visualise the difference in sensor measurements purely by researching specifications. The visual below may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the G9 and L10.

Plainly, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic G9 to result in greater detail having an extra 10MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The younger G9 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic L10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic L10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic L10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G9 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic L10 Portrait photography factors
76
you can focus manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
56
manual focus
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G9 Street photography highlights
Panasonic L10 Street photography highlights
75
screen articulates
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
offers focus by touch
environment proof
above average ISO range (25,600)
59
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition (556 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G9 Sports photography advice
Panasonic L10 Sports photography advice
70
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
high max frames per second (20.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
environment proof
terrible battery pack (400 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
42
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
comes with phase detect AF
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G9 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic L10 as a Travel photography camera
70
environment proof
supports bluetooth
offers focus by touch
MP count good (20MP)
display is selfie friendly
terrible battery pack (400 shots)
51
lighter than competition (556 grams)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (10MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G9 Landscape photography information
Panasonic L10 Landscape photography information
76
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
does not have anti aliasing filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
environment proof
two card slots
terrible battery pack (400 CIPA)
49
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
small screen (2.5")
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic G9
Vlogging with Panasonic L10
77
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes mic socket
9
can't record video
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Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic L10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G9 and Panasonic L10
 Panasonic Lumix DC-G9Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10
Class Pro Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Announced 2017-11-08 2007-12-14
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 25600 1600
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Lowest boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 225 3
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 107 45
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 207 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder resolution 3,680 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.83x 0.47x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shooting rate 20.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 11.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2)
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM -
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 658 gr (1.45 lb) 556 gr (1.23 lb)
Dimensions 137 x 97 x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") 135 x 96 x 78mm (5.3" x 3.8" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 55
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 429
Other
Battery life 400 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID DMW-BLF19 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported) SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots Two Single
Retail pricing $1,500 $350