Panasonic L10 vs Panasonic ZS5

Its time to look much closer at the Panasonic L10 versus Panasonic ZS5, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are created by Panasonic. The image resolution of the L10 (10MP) and the ZS5 (12MP) is relatively comparable but the L10 (Four Thirds) and ZS5 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The L10 was revealed 3 years earlier than the ZS5 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic L10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic ZS5 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the L10 matches up vs the ZS5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5. The full galleries are available at Panasonic L10 Gallery & Panasonic ZS5 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic L10 has outside dimensions of 135mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.3" x 3.8" x 3.1") and a weight of 556 grams (1.23 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS5 has measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic L10 versus Panasonic ZS5 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the L10 versus the ZS5.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the L10 and ZS5 is 66 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by seeing a spec sheet. The picture below will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the L10 and ZS5.

As you can see, both of those cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The L10 with its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic ZS5 will produce extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged L10 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.