Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic L10
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Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic L10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 5952 x 3988 video
- Leica L Mount
- 1052g - 151 x 114 x 110mm
- Released August 2019
(Full Review)
- 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- No Video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 556g - 135 x 96 x 78mm
- Announced December 2007

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic L10 Overview
Its time to take a more detailed look at the Panasonic S1H and Panasonic L10, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced DSLR and they are both created by Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the S1H (24MP) and L10 (10MP) and the S1H (Full frame) and L10 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor measurements.

The S1H was announced 11 years after the L10 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic S1H being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic L10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summation of how the S1H grades vs the L10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic L10 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H & Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic S1H Gallery & Panasonic L10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic S1H over the Panasonic L10
S1H | L10 | |||
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Announced | August 2019 | ![]() | December 2007 | Newer by 143 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen sizing | 3.2" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.7") |
Screen resolution | 2330k | ![]() | 207k | Clearer screen (+2123k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic L10 over the Panasonic S1H
L10 | S1H |
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Common features in the Panasonic S1H and Panasonic L10
S1H | L10 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focus |
Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic L10 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic S1H provides outer dimensions of 151mm x 114mm x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") with a weight of 1052 grams (2.32 lbs) and the Panasonic L10 has measurements of 135mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.3" x 3.8" x 3.1") along with a weight of 556 grams (1.23 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic S1H and Panasonic L10 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the S1H and the L10.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S1H and L10 is 52 and 66 respectively.

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic L10 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions just by reviewing technical specs. The image here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1H and L10.
As you can tell, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The S1H using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic S1H will offer you greater detail with its extra 14MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots far more aggressively. The younger S1H is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic L10 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic L10 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H | Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H | Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 |
Category | Pro Mirrorless | Advanced DSLR |
Released | 2019-08-28 | 2007-12-14 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Venus Engine | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 35.6 x 23.8mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 847.3mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 51200 | 1600 |
Max enhanced ISO | 204800 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Min enhanced ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 225 | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Leica L | Micro Four Thirds |
Number of lenses | 30 | 45 |
Crop factor | 1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3.2 inches | 2.5 inches |
Resolution of display | 2,330k dots | 207k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder resolution | 5,760k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.78x | 0.47x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 60s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/4000s |
Fastest quiet shutter speed | 1/8000s | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 9.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 11.00 m |
Flash options | 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) |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/320s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 5952 x 3988 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM | - |
Max video resolution | 5952x3988 | None |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 | - |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 1052g (2.32 lbs) | 556g (1.23 lbs) |
Dimensions | 151 x 114 x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") | 135 x 96 x 78mm (5.3" x 3.8" x 3.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 shots | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported) | SD/MMC/SDHC card |
Card slots | Dual | Single |
Pricing at release | $3,998 | $350 |