Panasonic S5 vs Panasonic L10

Here, we will be comparing the Panasonic S5 and Panasonic L10, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced DSLR and both are offered by Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the S5 (24MP) and L10 (10MP) and the S5 (Full frame) and L10 (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor size.

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The S5 was introduced 12 years later than the L10 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic S5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic L10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the S5 matches up against the L10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic S5 Gallery and Panasonic L10 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic S5 comes with external measurements of 133mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") along with a weight of 714 grams (1.57 lbs) whilst the Panasonic L10 has dimensions of 135mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.3" x 3.8" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 556 grams (1.23 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the S5 vs the L10.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S5 and L10 is 60 and 66 respectively.

Typically, its hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading a spec sheet. The photograph below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the S5 and L10.

As you can see, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The S5 having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic S5 will offer greater detail using its extra 14MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more recent S5 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.