Panasonic GF3 vs Panasonic L10

Here, we are evaluating the Panasonic GF3 and Panasonic L10, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced DSLR and both are sold by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the GF3 (12MP) and the L10 (10MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (Four Thirds).

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The GF3 was brought out 3 years later than the L10 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GF3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic L10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the GF3 matches up against the L10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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When you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GF3 enjoys outside dimensions of 108mm x 67mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 264 grams (0.58 lbs) whilst the Panasonic L10 has dimensions of 135mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.3" x 3.8" x 3.1") having a weight of 556 grams (1.23 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the GF3 versus the L10.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GF3 and L10 is 90 and 66 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to picture the gap between sensor measurements just by reading specs. The graphic here might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the GF3 and L10.

All in all, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic GF3 to deliver more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more modern GF3 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.