Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic L10

Lets look much closer at the Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic L10, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR and both of them are produced by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FX90 (12MP) and the L10 (10MP) is relatively similar but the FX90 (1/2.3") and L10 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The FX90 was unveiled 3 years after the L10 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FX90 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic L10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the FX90 scores versus the L10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FX90 Gallery and Panasonic L10 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FX90 features external measurements of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Panasonic L10 has specifications of 135mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.3" x 3.8" x 3.1") and a weight of 556 grams (1.23 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the FX90 compared to the L10.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FX90 and L10 is 95 and 66 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes only by reviewing specifications. The image below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FX90 and L10.

Plainly, both cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The FX90 using its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Panasonic FX90 will offer you more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The newer FX90 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.