Panasonic GF1 vs Panasonic L10

Let's look more closely at the Panasonic GF1 vs Panasonic L10, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced DSLR and both are designed by Panasonic. The resolution of the GF1 (12MP) and the L10 (10MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (Four Thirds).

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The GF1 was released 23 months later than the L10 making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GF1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic L10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the GF1 scores vs the L10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic GF1 Gallery & Panasonic L10 Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GF1 provides external measurements of 119mm x 71mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") along with a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs) whilst the Panasonic L10 has measurements of 135mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.3" x 3.8" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 556 grams (1.23 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the GF1 compared to the L10.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the GF1 and L10 is 85 and 66 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading technical specs. The graphic below may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the GF1 and L10.

As you have seen, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic GF1 to deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The more modern GF1 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.