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Panasonic L1 vs Panasonic ZS10

Portability
65
Imaging
41
Features
38
Overall
39
Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 front
Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40

Panasonic L1 vs Panasonic ZS10 Key Specs

Panasonic L1
(Full Review)
  • 7MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 606g - 146 x 87 x 77mm
  • Released April 2007
Panasonic ZS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
Photography Glossary

Panasonic L1 vs Panasonic ZS10 Overview

Below is a comprehensive assessment of the Panasonic L1 versus Panasonic ZS10, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both manufactured by Panasonic. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the L1 (7MP) and ZS10 (14MP) and the L1 (Four Thirds) and ZS10 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizes.

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The L1 was introduced 4 years earlier than the ZS10 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic L1 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic ZS10 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the L1 matches up vs the ZS10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic L1 over the Panasonic ZS10

 L1 ZS10 
Focus manually Very accurate focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS10 over the Panasonic L1

 ZS10 L1 
IntroducedJanuary 2011April 2007More recent by 46 months
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k207kCrisper screen (+253k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic L1 and Panasonic ZS10

 L1 ZS10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Panasonic L1 vs Panasonic ZS10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic L1 has got external dimensions of 146mm x 87mm x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0") and a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS10 has specifications of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic L1 versus Panasonic ZS10 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the L1 vs the ZS10.

Panasonic L1 vs Panasonic ZS10 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the L1 and ZS10 is 65 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic L1 vs Panasonic ZS10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic L1 vs Panasonic ZS10 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements purely by checking out specifications. The photograph below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the L1 and ZS10.

To sum up, each of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The L1 having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Panasonic ZS10 will show greater detail using its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The older L1 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic L1 vs Panasonic ZS10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic L1 vs Panasonic ZS10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic L1 vs Panasonic ZS10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic L1
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS10
54
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
sensor resolution low (7MP)
30
megapixel count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic L1 Street photography information
Panasonic ZS10 Street photography information
58
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition in class (606 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
lighter than competitors (219g)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic L1 Sports photography features
Panasonic ZS10 Sports photography features
40
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (7 megapixels)
47
incredible zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (260 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic L1
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS10
50
lighter than competition in class (606g)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (7 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
67
lighter than competitors (219 grams)
has focus via touch
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (384mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery life (260 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic L1 Landscape photography details
Panasonic ZS10 Landscape photography details
47
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
small screen (2.5")
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (7MP)
no Time Lapse mode
42
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
not so great battery life (260 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic L1
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS10
9
no video shooting
34
fairly wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (219 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic port
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Panasonic L1 vs Panasonic ZS10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic L1 and Panasonic ZS10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
Category Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2007-04-11 2011-01-25
Body design Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 7 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3136 x 2352 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 3 23
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-384mm (16.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range - 3cm
Number of lenses 45 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 207 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 13.00 m 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2) Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/160s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 606 grams (1.34 lb) 219 grams (0.48 lb)
Physical dimensions 146 x 87 x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0") 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 260 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/MMC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $1,500 $350