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Panasonic L10 vs Panasonic SZ8

Portability
66
Imaging
44
Features
38
Overall
41
Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36

Panasonic L10 vs Panasonic SZ8 Key Specs

Panasonic L10
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 556g - 135 x 96 x 78mm
  • Revealed December 2007
Panasonic SZ8
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 159g - 100 x 60 x 27mm
  • Released January 2014
Photography Glossary

Panasonic L10 vs Panasonic SZ8 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Panasonic L10 vs Panasonic SZ8, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both designed by Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the L10 (10MP) and SZ8 (16MP) and the L10 (Four Thirds) and SZ8 (1/2.3") boast different sensor dimensions.

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The L10 was launched 7 years before the SZ8 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic L10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic SZ8 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the L10 scores against the SZ8 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic L10 over the Panasonic SZ8

 L10 SZ8 
Focus manually More precise focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ8 over the Panasonic L10

 SZ8 L10 
ReleasedJanuary 2014December 2007More modern by 73 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k207kSharper display (+253k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic L10 and Panasonic SZ8

 L10 SZ8 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Panasonic L10 vs Panasonic SZ8 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic L10 offers outer measurements of 135mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.3" x 3.8" x 3.1") along with a weight of 556 grams (1.23 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ8 has measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the L10 compared to the SZ8.

Panasonic L10 vs Panasonic SZ8 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the L10 and SZ8 is 66 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic L10 vs Panasonic SZ8 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic L10 vs Panasonic SZ8 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes simply by viewing a spec sheet. The picture below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the L10 and SZ8.

As you can see, each of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The L10 because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Panasonic SZ8 will result in extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged L10 will be behind in sensor technology.

Panasonic L10 vs Panasonic SZ8 sensor size comparison

Panasonic L10 vs Panasonic SZ8 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic L10 vs Panasonic SZ8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic L10
Portrait photography with Panasonic SZ8
56
focusing manually
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
35
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic L10 Street photography features
Panasonic SZ8 Street photography features
59
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competitors in class (556g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (159g)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic L10 Sports photography features
Panasonic SZ8 Sports photography features
42
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports phase detect AF
low frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (200 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic L10 Travel photography info
Panasonic SZ8 Travel photography info
51
lighter than competitors in class (556 grams)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
67
lighter than average in class (159g)
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (288mm)
no Timelapse function
not so great battery power (200 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic L10 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic SZ8 as a Landscape photography camera
49
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
screen is small (2.5 inches)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse mode
42
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
not so great battery power (200 CIPA)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic L10
Vlogging with Panasonic SZ8
9
can't shoot video
32
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
lighter than average in class (159 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone socket
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Panasonic L10 vs Panasonic SZ8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic L10 and Panasonic SZ8
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8
Class Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2007-12-14 2014-01-06
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 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 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 3 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-288mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.1-6.3
Amount of lenses 45 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5" 3"
Display resolution 207k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.47x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 11.00 m 5.20 m
Flash options Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2) Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p)
Highest video resolution None 1280x720
Video format - Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 grams (1.23 lbs) 159 grams (0.35 lbs)
Physical dimensions 135 x 96 x 78mm (5.3" x 3.8" x 3.1") 100 x 60 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 55 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.8 not tested
DXO Low light score 429 not tested
Other
Battery life - 200 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $350 $275