Panasonic L1 vs Panasonic LX10

Its time to take a deeper look at the Panasonic L1 vs Panasonic LX10, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both are designed by Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the L1 (7MP) and LX10 (20MP) and the L1 (Four Thirds) and LX10 (1") offer totally different sensor size.

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The L1 was launched 10 years earlier than the LX10 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic L1 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic LX10 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise overview of how the L1 matches up against the LX10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic L1 Gallery and Panasonic LX10 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic L1 has got exterior measurements of 146mm x 87mm x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0") along with a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LX10 has dimensions of 106mm x 60mm x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic L1 vs Panasonic LX10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the L1 and the LX10.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the L1 and LX10 is 65 and 88 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes merely by looking at technical specs. The pic underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the L1 and LX10.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The L1 because of its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Panasonic LX10 will give you greater detail utilizing its extra 13MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged L1 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.