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Panasonic GX8 vs Panasonic L10

Portability
74
Imaging
59
Features
84
Overall
69
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 front
Portability
66
Imaging
44
Features
38
Overall
41

Panasonic GX8 vs Panasonic L10 Key Specs

Panasonic GX8
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 487g - 133 x 78 x 63mm
  • Introduced July 2015
  • Old Model is Panasonic GX7
Panasonic L10
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 556g - 135 x 96 x 78mm
  • Announced December 2007
Photography Glossary

Panasonic GX8 vs Panasonic L10 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Panasonic GX8 versus Panasonic L10, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced DSLR and both of them are created by Panasonic. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the GX8 (20MP) and L10 (10MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (Four Thirds).

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The GX8 was released 7 years later than the L10 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GX8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic L10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the GX8 scores vs the L10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GX8 over the Panasonic L10

 GX8 L10 
AnnouncedJuly 2015December 2007Fresher by 93 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1040k207kClearer display (+833k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic L10 over the Panasonic GX8

 L10 GX8 

Common features in the Panasonic GX8 and Panasonic L10

 GX8 L10 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing

Panasonic GX8 vs Panasonic L10 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic GX8 features exterior measurements of 133mm x 78mm x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 487 grams (1.07 lbs) while the Panasonic L10 has sizing of 135mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.3" x 3.8" x 3.1") along with a weight of 556 grams (1.23 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic GX8 versus Panasonic L10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the GX8 and the L10.

Panasonic GX8 vs Panasonic L10 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GX8 and L10 is 74 and 66 respectively.

Panasonic GX8 vs Panasonic L10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GX8 vs Panasonic L10 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading through specifications. The visual here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the GX8 and L10.

To sum up, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic GX8 to give you greater detail as a result of its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The fresher GX8 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic GX8 vs Panasonic L10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GX8 vs Panasonic L10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GX8 vs Panasonic L10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GX8 Portrait photography details
Panasonic L10 Portrait photography details
75
manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection focus
exports RAW files
56
manual focus
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
low resolution (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic GX8
Street photography with Panasonic L10
80
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
has focus via touch
weather sealing
great high ISO (25,600)
59
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
lighter than average in class (556g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GX8 Sports photography features
Panasonic L10 Sports photography features
68
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather sealing
bad battery power (330 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
42
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports phase detect auto focus
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GX8 Travel photography details
Panasonic L10 Travel photography details
73
weather sealing
has focus via touch
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
bad battery power (330 CIPA)
51
lighter than average in class (556 grams)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low resolution (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GX8 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic L10 as a Landscape photography camera
76
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
great high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
bad battery power (330 shots)
49
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
no image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GX8 Vlogging advice
Panasonic L10 Vlogging advice
81
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has external microphone support
9
lack of video recording
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Panasonic GX8 vs Panasonic L10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GX8 and Panasonic L10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10
Category Advanced Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2015-07-16 2007-12-14
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 25600 1600
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW photos
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 49 3
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 107 45
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.5 inches
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dot 207 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x 0.47x
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter speed 12.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 11.00 m
Flash settings Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2)
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) -
Max video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 487 gr (1.07 lb) 556 gr (1.23 lb)
Physical dimensions 133 x 78 x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5") 135 x 96 x 78mm (5.3" x 3.8" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 75 55
DXO Color Depth score 23.5 21.3
DXO Dynamic range score 12.6 10.8
DXO Low light score 806 429
Other
Battery life 330 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $898 $350