Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic L10

Below is a detailed comparison of the Panasonic FZ80 versus Panasonic L10, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR and they are both created by Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the FZ80 (18MP) and L10 (10MP) and the FZ80 (1/2.3") and L10 (Four Thirds) use different sensor size.

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The FZ80 was introduced 9 years later than the L10 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ80 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic L10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the FZ80 grades versus the L10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ80 Gallery and Panasonic L10 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ80 has external dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") with a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs) whilst the Panasonic L10 has specifications of 135mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.3" x 3.8" x 3.1") with a weight of 556 grams (1.23 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FZ80 versus Panasonic L10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the FZ80 versus the L10.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ80 and L10 is 63 and 66 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements merely by checking out specifications. The graphic below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ80 and L10.

Plainly, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The FZ80 with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic FZ80 will produce greater detail using its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more modern FZ80 provides a benefit in sensor tech.