Panasonic L1 vs Panasonic ZS10

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.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic L1 Gallery & Panasonic ZS10 Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.