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Panasonic L10 vs Panasonic LX7

Portability
66
Imaging
44
Features
38
Overall
41
Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 front
Portability
86
Imaging
35
Features
61
Overall
45

Panasonic L10 vs Panasonic LX7 Key Specs

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
  • Introduced December 2007
Panasonic LX7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-90mm (F1.4-2.3) lens
  • 298g - 111 x 68 x 46mm
  • Released October 2012
  • Old Model is Panasonic LX5
  • Updated by Panasonic LX10
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Panasonic L10 vs Panasonic LX7 Overview

Following is a in-depth assessment of the Panasonic L10 and Panasonic LX7, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are sold by Panasonic. The resolution of the L10 (10MP) and the LX7 (10MP) is fairly similar but the L10 (Four Thirds) and LX7 (1/1.7") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The L10 was launched 5 years prior to the LX7 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic L10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic LX7 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summary of how the L10 scores vs the LX7 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic L10 over the Panasonic LX7

 L10 LX7 

Reasons to pick Panasonic LX7 over the Panasonic L10

 LX7 L10 
ReleasedOctober 2012December 2007More modern by 58 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution920k207kClearer display (+713k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic L10 and Panasonic LX7

 L10 LX7 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Panasonic L10 vs Panasonic LX7 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic L10 offers exterior dimensions of 135mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.3" x 3.8" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 556 grams (1.23 lbs) and the Panasonic LX7 has sizing of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") and a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic L10 and Panasonic LX7 in our brand 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 are using at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the L10 against the LX7.

Panasonic L10 vs Panasonic LX7 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L10 and LX7 is 66 and 86 respectively.

Panasonic L10 vs Panasonic LX7 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic L10 vs Panasonic LX7 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading specifications. The pic underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the L10 and LX7.

Plainly, the 2 cameras come with the identical megapixel count but not the same sensor sizes. The L10 includes the larger sensor which should make getting bokeh less difficult. The more aged L10 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Panasonic L10 vs Panasonic LX7 sensor size comparison

Panasonic L10 vs Panasonic LX7 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic L10 vs Panasonic LX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic L10 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic LX7 Portrait photography highlights
56
you can focus manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
45
has manual focus
features face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic L10 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic LX7 as a Street photography camera
59
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
lighter than others in class (556g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
58
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/1.7")
heavier than competitors (298g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic L10 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic LX7 as a Sports photography camera
42
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports phase detect AF
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
42
image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
better than average battery (330 CIPA)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic L10
Travel photography with Panasonic LX7
51
lighter than others in class (556g)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
64
better than average battery (330 CIPA)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.4)
heavier than competitors (298 grams)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic L10 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic LX7 Landscape photography advice
49
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse function
57
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.4)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (330 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic L10 Vlogging details
Panasonic LX7 Vlogging details
9
lack of video recording
33
really wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.4)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic socket
heavier than competitors (298g)
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Panasonic L10 vs Panasonic LX7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic L10 and Panasonic LX7
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
Class Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2007-12-14 2012-10-15
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 3 23
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-90mm (3.8x)
Max aperture - f/1.4-2.3
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Number of lenses 45 -
Crop factor 2.1 4.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5" 3"
Screen resolution 207 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.47x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per second 11.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 11.00 m 8.50 m
Flash options Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2) Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 556 gr (1.23 lbs) 298 gr (0.66 lbs)
Physical dimensions 135 x 96 x 78mm (5.3" x 3.8" x 3.1") 111 x 68 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 55 50
DXO Color Depth score 21.3 20.7
DXO Dynamic range score 10.8 11.7
DXO Low light score 429 147
Other
Battery life - 330 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $350 $400