Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic L10

The following is a in-depth analysis of the Panasonic FX75 and Panasonic L10, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced DSLR and both are created by Panasonic. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the FX75 (14MP) and L10 (10MP) and the FX75 (1/2.3") and L10 (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor size.

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The FX75 was manufactured 2 years after the L10 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FX75 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic L10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the FX75 scores against the L10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FX75 Gallery and Panasonic L10 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FX75 offers exterior dimensions of 103mm x 55mm x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Panasonic L10 has measurements of 135mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.3" x 3.8" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 556 grams (1.23 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FX75 and Panasonic L10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the FX75 versus the L10.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FX75 and L10 is 94 and 66 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing technical specs. The pic below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FX75 and L10.

As you have seen, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The FX75 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Panasonic FX75 will deliver greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more modern FX75 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.