Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic L10
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Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic L10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 310g - 113 x 68 x 33mm
- Announced February 2011
- Older Model is Panasonic GF1
- Refreshed by Panasonic GF3
(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
- Revealed December 2007
Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic L10 Overview
Its time to take a closer look at the Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic L10, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced DSLR and they are both manufactured by Panasonic. The image resolution of the GF2 (12MP) and the L10 (10MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (Four Thirds).
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe GF2 was revealed 3 years later than the L10 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GF2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic L10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the GF2 scores vs the L10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic L10 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic GF2 Gallery and Panasonic L10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF2 over the Panasonic L10
GF2 | L10 | |||
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Revealed | February 2011 | December 2007 | More recent by 39 months | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 207k | Crisper screen (+253k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic L10 over the Panasonic GF2
L10 | GF2 |
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Common features in the Panasonic GF2 and Panasonic L10
GF2 | L10 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial precise focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen |
Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic L10 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to lug around your camera, you need to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic GF2 has got physical dimensions of 113mm x 68mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") and a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs) whilst the Panasonic L10 has specifications of 135mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.3" x 3.8" x 3.1") and a weight of 556 grams (1.23 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic L10 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the GF2 compared to the L10.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the GF2 and L10 is 88 and 66 respectively.
Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic L10 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be hard to see the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading specifications. The photograph below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the GF2 and L10.
To sum up, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic GF2 to offer you extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The fresher GF2 will have a benefit in sensor technology.
Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic L10 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic L10 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced DSLR |
Announced | 2011-02-24 | 2007-12-14 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine FHD | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
Total lenses | 107 | 45 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 2.5 inch |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dot | 207 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.47x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames per second | 3.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.00 m | 11.00 m |
Flash options | 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 | ||
Max flash sync | 1/160 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | - |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video format | AVCHD, Motion JPEG | - |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 310 grams (0.68 lbs) | 556 grams (1.23 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 113 x 68 x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") | 135 x 96 x 78mm (5.3" x 3.8" x 3.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 54 | 55 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.2 | 21.3 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.3 | 10.8 |
DXO Low light rating | 506 | 429 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 pictures | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/MMC/SDHC card |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $330 | $350 |