Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic L10

On this page, we will be comparing the Panasonic FX78 versus Panasonic L10, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR and both are produced by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FX78 (12MP) and the L10 (10MP) is relatively similar but the FX78 (1/2.3") and L10 (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The FX78 was introduced 3 years later than the L10 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FX78 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic L10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the FX78 matches up vs the L10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FX78 Gallery and Panasonic L10 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FX78 comes with outside dimensions of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Panasonic L10 has dimensions of 135mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.3" x 3.8" x 3.1") and a weight of 556 grams (1.23 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FX78 versus Panasonic L10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the FX78 compared to the L10.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FX78 and L10 is 95 and 66 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements only by going over technical specs. The graphic below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FX78 and L10.

As you can tell, both the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The FX78 using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic FX78 will offer you greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more modern FX78 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.