Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic L10

Here, we will be reviewing the Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic L10, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR and they are both produced by Panasonic. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the FZ40 (14MP) and L10 (10MP) and the FZ40 (1/2.3") and L10 (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The FZ40 was released 2 years later than the L10 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic L10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the FZ40 scores vs the L10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ40 Gallery and Panasonic L10 Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ40 features outer dimensions of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs) while the Panasonic L10 has specifications of 135mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.3" x 3.8" x 3.1") along with a weight of 556 grams (1.23 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic L10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the FZ40 vs the L10.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ40 and L10 is 68 and 66 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements merely by viewing specs. The graphic here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ40 and L10.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The FZ40 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Panasonic FZ40 will render extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more modern FZ40 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.