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Panasonic L1 vs Panasonic L10

Portability
65
Imaging
41
Features
38
Overall
39
Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 front
Portability
66
Imaging
44
Features
38
Overall
41

Panasonic L1 vs Panasonic L10 Key Specs

Panasonic L1
(Full Review)
  • 7MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 606g - 146 x 87 x 77mm
  • Revealed April 2007
Panasonic L10
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 556g - 135 x 96 x 78mm
  • Announced December 2007
Photography Glossary

Panasonic L1 vs Panasonic L10 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Panasonic L1 versus Panasonic L10, both Advanced DSLR cameras and they are both designed by Panasonic. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the L1 (7MP) and L10 (10MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (Four Thirds).

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The L1 was brought out 8 months before the L10 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the L1 grades versus the L10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic L1 over the Panasonic L10

 L1 L10 

Reasons to pick Panasonic L10 over the Panasonic L1

 L10 L1 
AnnouncedDecember 2007April 2007Fresher by 8 months

Common features in the Panasonic L1 and Panasonic L10

 L1 L10 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.5"2.5"Same screen measurement
Screen resolution207k207kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Panasonic L1 vs Panasonic L10 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic L1 has got physical measurements of 146mm x 87mm x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs) while the Panasonic L10 has dimensions 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 L1 versus Panasonic L10 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the L1 versus the L10.

Panasonic L1 vs Panasonic L10 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the L1 and L10 is 65 and 66 respectively.

Panasonic L1 vs Panasonic L10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic L1 vs Panasonic L10 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing only by going through specs. The visual underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the L1 and L10.

All in all, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Panasonic L10 to show more detail having its extra 3MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older L1 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Panasonic L1 vs Panasonic L10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic L1 vs Panasonic L10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic L1 vs Panasonic L10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic L1 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic L10 Portrait photography highlights
54
focusing manually
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
low megapixels (7 megapixels)
56
manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic L1 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic L10 as a Street photography camera
58
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition (606g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
59
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
lighter than average (556g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic L1 Sports photography details
Panasonic L10 Sports photography details
40
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports phase detect autofocus
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (7MP)
42
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports phase detect autofocus
slow frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic L1
Travel photography with Panasonic L10
50
lighter than competition (606 grams)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
low megapixels (7MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
51
lighter than average (556 grams)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic L1
Landscape photography with Panasonic L10
47
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (7MP)
lack of Timelapse recording
49
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
small screen (2.5")
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic L1 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic L10 as a Vlogging camera
9
can't record video
9
no video recording
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Panasonic L1 vs Panasonic L10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic L1 and Panasonic L10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2007-04-11 2007-12-14
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 7 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3136 x 2352 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 3 3
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 45 45
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inches 2.5 inches
Screen resolution 207k dot 207k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x 0.47x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 13.00 m 11.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2) Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2)
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/160 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Maximum video resolution None None
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 606 grams (1.34 lbs) 556 grams (1.23 lbs)
Physical dimensions 146 x 87 x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0") 135 x 96 x 78mm (5.3" x 3.8" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 55
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.8
DXO Low light score not tested 429
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/MMC card SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $1,500 $350