Panasonic GH5 vs Panasonic L10

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Panasonic GH5 versus Panasonic L10, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced DSLR and both of them are created by Panasonic. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the GH5 (20MP) and L10 (10MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (Four Thirds).

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The GH5 was released 9 years later than the L10 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GH5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic L10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the GH5 scores against the L10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic GH5 Gallery and Panasonic L10 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GH5 features outer dimensions of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs) and the Panasonic L10 has proportions of 135mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.3" x 3.8" x 3.1") with a weight of 556 grams (1.23 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic GH5 versus Panasonic L10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the GH5 and the L10.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GH5 and L10 is 59 and 66 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading specs. The visual below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the GH5 and L10.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic GH5 to deliver more detail as a result of its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The fresher GH5 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.