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Panasonic S5 vs Panasonic L10

Portability
60
Imaging
76
Features
92
Overall
82
Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 front
Portability
66
Imaging
44
Features
38
Overall
41

Panasonic S5 vs Panasonic L10 Key Specs

Panasonic S5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.0" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 714g - 133 x 97 x 82mm
  • Launched August 2020
  • Newer Model is Panasonic S5 II
Panasonic L10
(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
  • Introduced December 2007
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Panasonic S5 vs Panasonic L10 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S5 over the Panasonic L10

 S5 L10 
IntroducedAugust 2020December 2007More recent by 155 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size3.0"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1840k207kSharper screen (+1633k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic L10 over the Panasonic S5

 L10 S5 

Common features in the Panasonic S5 and Panasonic L10

 S5 L10 
Manually focus More precise focus

Panasonic S5 vs Panasonic L10 Physical Comparison

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.

Panasonic S5 vs Panasonic L10 size comparison

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

Panasonic S5 vs Panasonic L10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S5 vs Panasonic L10 Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic S5 vs Panasonic L10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S5 vs Panasonic L10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S5 vs Panasonic L10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S5 Portrait photography info
Panasonic L10 Portrait photography info
85
you can focus manually
MP count good (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detection focus
supports RAW files
56
you can focus manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S5 Street photography factors
Panasonic L10 Street photography factors
78
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
includes touch focus
weather sealing
above average ISO range (51,200)
59
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than others (556g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S5 Sports photography features
Panasonic L10 Sports photography features
81
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather sealing
no phase detect auto focus
42
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
has phase detect autofocus
max fps very slow (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic S5
Travel photography with Panasonic L10
79
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
includes touch focus
MP count good (24 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
51
lighter than others (556g)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S5 Landscape photography details
Panasonic L10 Landscape photography details
86
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.0")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
no anti aliasing filter
above average ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
two card slots
49
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
screen is small (2.5")
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S5 Vlogging features
Panasonic L10 Vlogging features
79
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection focus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has external mic socket
9
no video recording
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Panasonic S5 vs Panasonic L10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S5 and Panasonic L10
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S5Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10
Category Pro Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Launched 2020-08-14 2007-12-14
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 35.6 x 23.8mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 847.3mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 51200 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 204800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Min enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 225 3
Lens
Lens support Leica L Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 31 45
Focal length multiplier 1 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3.0" 2.5"
Screen resolution 1,840k dot 207k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x 0.47x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/8000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 11.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2)
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM -
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (can be charged with high-power laptop/tablet chargers or portable power banks) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 714g (1.57 lbs) 556g (1.23 lbs)
Physical dimensions 133 x 97 x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") 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 440 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots Two 1
Launch cost $1,999 $350