Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic L10

Below, we are reviewing the Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic L10, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced DSLR and both are sold by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FX580 (12MP) and the L10 (10MP) is very comparable but the FX580 (1/2.3") and L10 (Four Thirds) come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The FX580 was introduced 14 months later than the L10 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FX580 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic L10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the FX580 grades versus the L10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FX580 Gallery & Panasonic L10 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FX580 features exterior measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) and 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 FX580 vs Panasonic L10 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the FX580 and the L10.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the FX580 and L10 is 95 and 66 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements purely by going through a spec sheet. The graphic below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FX580 and L10.

Clearly, both the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The FX580 having a smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Panasonic FX580 will produce greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The fresher FX580 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.