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Panasonic L10 vs Panasonic ZS3

Portability
66
Imaging
44
Features
38
Overall
41
Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 front
Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Panasonic L10 vs Panasonic ZS3 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 ZS3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Revealed May 2009
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ7
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Panasonic L10 vs Panasonic ZS3 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Panasonic L10 vs Panasonic ZS3, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are designed by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the L10 (10MP) and the ZS3 (10MP) is very comparable but the L10 (Four Thirds) and ZS3 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizes.

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The L10 was announced 17 months earlier than the ZS3 making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic L10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic ZS3 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the L10 grades against the ZS3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic L10 over the Panasonic ZS3

 L10 ZS3 
Manually focus Very exact focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS3 over the Panasonic L10

 ZS3 L10 
RevealedMay 2009December 2007More modern by 17 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k207kSharper display (+253k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic L10 and Panasonic ZS3

 L10 ZS3 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Panasonic L10 vs Panasonic ZS3 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you should consider its weight and size. The Panasonic L10 comes with outside measurements of 135mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.3" x 3.8" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 556 grams (1.23 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS3 has specifications of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic L10 vs Panasonic ZS3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the L10 versus the ZS3.

Panasonic L10 vs Panasonic ZS3 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the L10 and ZS3 is 66 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic L10 vs Panasonic ZS3 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic L10 vs Panasonic ZS3 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes merely by going through a spec sheet. The picture below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the L10 and ZS3.

As you can see, the two cameras provide the same resolution but different sensor sizes. The L10 uses the larger sensor which is going to make achieving bokeh easier. The more aged L10 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic L10 vs Panasonic ZS3 sensor size comparison

Panasonic L10 vs Panasonic ZS3 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic L10 vs Panasonic ZS3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic L10 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic ZS3 Portrait photography advice
56
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
low megapixels (10MP)
19
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low MP (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic L10 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS3 as a Street photography camera
59
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
lighter than average in class (556g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (229g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic L10 Sports photography features
Panasonic ZS3 Sports photography features
42
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports phase detect auto focus
max frames per second low (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic L10 Travel photography details
Panasonic ZS3 Travel photography details
51
lighter than average in class (556g)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse recording
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
63
lighter than competition (229g)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
great zoom (300mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low MP (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic L10 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic ZS3 Landscape photography factors
49
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
screen is small (2.5 inches)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse recording
35
fairly wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic L10 Vlogging info
Panasonic ZS3 Vlogging info
9
can't shoot video
30
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (229 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic support
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Panasonic L10 vs Panasonic ZS3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic L10 and Panasonic ZS3
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-TZ7
Class Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2007-12-14 2009-05-14
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
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 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 3 11
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-300mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.3-4.9
Macro focus distance - 3cm
Number of lenses 45 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 207k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.47x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 11.00 m 5.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2) Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution None 1280x720
Video data format - AVCHD Lite
Mic support
Headphone support
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) 229 gr (0.50 lbs)
Physical dimensions 135 x 96 x 78mm (5.3" x 3.8" x 3.1") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $350 $200