Panasonic L10 vs Panasonic LX5

On this page, we are contrasting the Panasonic L10 vs Panasonic LX5, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are sold by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the L10 (10MP) and the LX5 (10MP) is fairly similar but the L10 (Four Thirds) and LX5 (1/1.63") posses different sensor size.

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The L10 was brought out 5 years before the LX5 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic L10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic LX5 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the L10 matches up vs the LX5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic L10 Gallery and Panasonic LX5 Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic L10 has outer measurements of 135mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.3" x 3.8" x 3.1") with a weight of 556 grams (1.23 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LX5 has sizing of 110mm x 65mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic L10 vs Panasonic LX5 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the L10 versus the LX5.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L10 and LX5 is 66 and 88 respectively.

Quite often, its difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the L10 and LX5.

As you can see, each of these cameras have the same megapixels but different sensor dimensions. The L10 has got the larger sensor which is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult. The more aged L10 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.