Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic L10

The following is a extended analysis of the Panasonic GF8 and Panasonic L10, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced DSLR and both are designed by Panasonic. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the GF8 (16MP) and L10 (10MP) but both cameras have the same sensor measurements (Four Thirds).

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The GF8 was released 8 years after the L10 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GF8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic L10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the GF8 grades against the L10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic GF8 Gallery and Panasonic L10 Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GF8 comes with physical dimensions of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 266 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).

Analyze the Panasonic GF8 and Panasonic L10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the GF8 and the L10.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the GF8 and L10 is 90 and 66 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specs. The pic below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GF8 and L10.

All in all, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic GF8 to deliver more detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The newer GF8 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.