Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic L10

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic G10 versus Panasonic L10, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced DSLR and both are sold by Panasonic. The image resolution of the G10 (12MP) and the L10 (10MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (Four Thirds).

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The G10 was brought out 2 years later than the L10 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic G10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic L10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summation of how the G10 matches up vs the L10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic G10 Gallery and Panasonic L10 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera, you should consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic G10 enjoys outer measurements of 124mm x 90mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 2.9") and a weight of 388 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Panasonic L10 has sizing of 135mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.3" x 3.8" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 556 grams (1.23 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic G10 versus Panasonic L10 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the G10 compared to the L10.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G10 and L10 is 72 and 66 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing purely by looking through specs. The graphic below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the G10 and L10.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Panasonic G10 to render greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The younger G10 should have an edge in sensor tech.