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Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic L10

Portability
82
Imaging
46
Features
50
Overall
47
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 front
Portability
66
Imaging
44
Features
38
Overall
41

Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic L10 Key Specs

Panasonic G1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 360g - 124 x 84 x 45mm
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Newer Model is Panasonic G2
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
  • Introduced December 2007
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Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic L10 Overview

Following is a in-depth analysis of the Panasonic G1 versus Panasonic L10, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced DSLR and they are both created by Panasonic. The resolution of the G1 (12MP) and the L10 (10MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (Four Thirds).

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The G1 was introduced 14 months after the L10 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic L10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the G1 grades versus the L10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G1 over the Panasonic L10

 G1 L10 
IntroducedJanuary 2009December 2007More modern by 14 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k207kSharper screen (+253k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic L10 over the Panasonic G1

 L10 G1 

Common features in the Panasonic G1 and Panasonic L10

 G1 L10 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic L10 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic G1 enjoys exterior dimensions of 124mm x 84mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") having a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs) whilst the Panasonic L10 has measurements of 135mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.3" x 3.8" x 3.1") with a weight of 556 grams (1.23 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the G1 versus the L10.

Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic L10 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G1 and L10 is 82 and 66 respectively.

Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic L10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic L10 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes just by looking through specifications. The image below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the G1 and L10.

To sum up, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Panasonic G1 to render extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more recent G1 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.

Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic L10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic L10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic L10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic G1
Portrait photography with Panasonic L10
57
you can focus manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
56
focusing manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
low MP (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G1 Street photography factors
Panasonic L10 Street photography factors
72
screen articulates fully
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
59
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
lighter than others (556 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic G1
Sports photography with Panasonic L10
33
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
lack of phase detect auto focus
42
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports phase detect auto focus
max frames per second low (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G1 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic L10 as a Travel photography camera
62
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
no Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
51
lighter than others (556 grams)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse recording
low MP (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G1 Landscape photography info
Panasonic L10 Landscape photography info
57
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
no Timelapse recording
49
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
screen is small (2.5 inches)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G1 Vlogging factors
Panasonic L10 Vlogging factors
18
can't shoot video
9
no video
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Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic L10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G1 and Panasonic L10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2009-01-19 2007-12-14
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 107 45
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dots 207k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.47x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 10.50 m 11.00 m
Flash settings 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
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/160 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Maximum video resolution None None
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 360 grams (0.79 lb) 556 grams (1.23 lb)
Dimensions 124 x 84 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") 135 x 96 x 78mm (5.3" x 3.8" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 53 55
DXO Color Depth score 21.1 21.3
DXO Dynamic range score 10.3 10.8
DXO Low light score 463 429
Other
Battery life 330 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots One One
Launch price $0 $350