Panasonic GF5 vs Panasonic L10

Here, we are evaluating the Panasonic GF5 and Panasonic L10, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced DSLR and they are both designed by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the GF5 (12MP) and the L10 (10MP) is very similar and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (Four Thirds).

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The GF5 was revealed 4 years later than the L10 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GF5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic L10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief view of how the GF5 matches up versus the L10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic GF5 Gallery and Panasonic L10 Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GF5 has physical dimensions of 108mm x 67mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 267 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Panasonic L10 has proportions of 135mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.3" x 3.8" x 3.1") having a weight of 556 grams (1.23 lbs).

Check the Panasonic GF5 and Panasonic L10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the GF5 versus the L10.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the GF5 and L10 is 89 and 66 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements just by going over specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the GF5 and L10.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic GF5 to deliver more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The younger GF5 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.