Panasonic GM1 vs Panasonic L10

The following is a in-depth analysis of the Panasonic GM1 versus Panasonic L10, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced DSLR and both are sold by Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the GM1 (16MP) and L10 (10MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (Four Thirds).

Photography Glossary

The GM1 was unveiled 6 years after the L10 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GM1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic L10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the GM1 grades versus the L10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic GM1 Gallery & Panasonic L10 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic GM1 has outer dimensions of 99mm x 55mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") along with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Panasonic L10 has sizing of 135mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.3" x 3.8" x 3.1") and a weight of 556 grams (1.23 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic GM1 versus Panasonic L10 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the GM1 compared to the L10.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GM1 and L10 is 93 and 66 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading through a spec sheet. The image below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the GM1 and L10.

As you can see, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic GM1 to give you more detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The fresher GM1 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.