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Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic L10

Portability
63
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 front
Portability
66
Imaging
44
Features
38
Overall
41

Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic L10 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 606g - 130 x 97 x 118mm
  • Announced July 2013
Panasonic L10
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 556g - 135 x 96 x 78mm
  • Launched December 2007
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Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic L10 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Panasonic FZ70 versus Panasonic L10, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR and they are both created by Panasonic. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the FZ70 (16MP) and L10 (10MP) and the FZ70 (1/2.3") and L10 (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The FZ70 was announced 5 years after the L10 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic L10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the FZ70 grades versus the L10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ70 over the Panasonic L10

 FZ70 L10 
LaunchedJuly 2013December 2007Newer by 69 months
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k207kSharper screen (+253k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic L10 over the Panasonic FZ70

 L10 FZ70 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ70 and Panasonic L10

 FZ70 L10 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic L10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ70 enjoys outside dimensions of 130mm x 97mm x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") having a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs) while the Panasonic L10 has specifications of 135mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.3" x 3.8" x 3.1") having a weight of 556 grams (1.23 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FZ70 versus Panasonic L10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the FZ70 and the L10.

Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic L10 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ70 and L10 is 63 and 66 respectively.

Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic L10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic L10 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions simply by checking technical specs. The pic underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ70 and L10.

As you can tell, both the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The FZ70 using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Panasonic FZ70 will give you more detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The fresher FZ70 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic L10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic L10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic L10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ70 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic L10 as a Portrait photography camera
56
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
sensor is small (1/2.3")
56
focusing manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ70 Street photography info
Panasonic L10 Street photography info
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors (606g)
59
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
lighter than average in class (556 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FZ70
Sports photography with Panasonic L10
55
amazing zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
good battery (400 shots)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
42
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports phase detect auto focus
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ70 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic L10 Travel photography highlights
55
good battery (400 shots)
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (20mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (606g)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
51
lighter than average in class (556g)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ70 Landscape photography features
Panasonic L10 Landscape photography features
54
manual focus
fairly wide (20mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
saves RAW formats
good battery (400 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse function
49
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
small screen (2.5 inch)
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ70 Vlogging info
Panasonic L10 Vlogging info
26
fairly wide (20mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone support
more heavy than competitors (606 grams)
9
can't shoot video
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Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic L10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ70 and Panasonic L10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Announced 2013-07-18 2007-12-14
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 23 3
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 20-1200mm (60.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Available lenses - 45
Crop factor 5.8 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.5"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 207 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT Screen LCD Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder resolution 202 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.47x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 9.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 13.50 m 11.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2)
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (50i/60i, 25p/30p), 1280 x 720p (50p/60p or 25p/30p), 640 x 480 (25p/30p) -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 606 grams (1.34 lb) 556 grams (1.23 lb)
Physical dimensions 130 x 97 x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") 135 x 96 x 78mm (5.3" x 3.8" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 41 55
DXO Color Depth score 19.4 21.3
DXO Dynamic range score 10.8 10.8
DXO Low light score 171 429
Other
Battery life 400 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $300 $350