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Panasonic L10 vs Panasonic ZS50

Portability
66
Imaging
44
Features
38
Overall
41
Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
57
Overall
45

Panasonic L10 vs Panasonic ZS50 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
  • Introduced December 2007
Panasonic ZS50
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 243g - 111 x 65 x 34mm
  • Introduced January 2015
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ70
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS45
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS60
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Panasonic L10 vs Panasonic ZS50 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Panasonic L10 versus Panasonic ZS50, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are offered by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the L10 (10MP) and the ZS50 (12MP) is fairly similar but the L10 (Four Thirds) and ZS50 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The L10 was released 8 years earlier than the ZS50 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic L10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic ZS50 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the L10 matches up against the ZS50 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic L10 over the Panasonic ZS50

 L10 ZS50 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS50 over the Panasonic L10

 ZS50 L10 
IntroducedJanuary 2015December 2007Newer by 86 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1040k207kCrisper display (+833k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic L10 and Panasonic ZS50

 L10 ZS50 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Panasonic L10 vs Panasonic ZS50 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic L10 has got physical 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 ZS50 has sizing of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs).

Check the Panasonic L10 versus Panasonic ZS50 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the L10 against the ZS50.

Panasonic L10 vs Panasonic ZS50 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the L10 and ZS50 is 66 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic L10 vs Panasonic ZS50 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic L10 vs Panasonic ZS50 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reviewing technical specs. The image here might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the L10 and ZS50.

As you can tell, both of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The L10 because of its larger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Panasonic ZS50 will offer greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images more aggressively. The more aged L10 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic L10 vs Panasonic ZS50 sensor size comparison

Panasonic L10 vs Panasonic ZS50 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic L10 vs Panasonic ZS50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic L10 Portrait photography information
Panasonic ZS50 Portrait photography information
56
you can focus manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
low resolution (10 megapixels)
42
manual focus
features face detection focus
supports RAW files
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic L10 Street photography features
Panasonic ZS50 Street photography features
59
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
lighter than average (556 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
68
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
lighter than competition (243g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic L10 Sports photography advice
Panasonic ZS50 Sports photography advice
42
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports phase detect auto focus
max frames per second very slow (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
43
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic L10 Travel photography information
Panasonic ZS50 Travel photography information
51
lighter than average (556g)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
low resolution (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
66
lighter than competition (243g)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic L10 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic ZS50 Landscape photography factors
49
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
screen is small (2.5")
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
missing Timelapse mode
51
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic L10 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic ZS50 Vlogging highlights
9
no video shooting
34
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (243g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic support
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Panasonic L10 vs Panasonic ZS50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic L10 and Panasonic ZS50
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-TZ70
Class Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2007-12-14 2015-01-06
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 3 23
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance - 3cm
Number of lenses 45 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 207 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.47x 0.46x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 11.00 m 6.40 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
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 556 gr (1.23 pounds) 243 gr (0.54 pounds)
Physical dimensions 135 x 96 x 78mm (5.3" x 3.8" x 3.1") 111 x 65 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 55 44
DXO Color Depth score 21.3 20.0
DXO Dynamic range score 10.8 11.2
DXO Low light score 429 138
Other
Battery life - 300 photographs
Style 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 1 1
Retail price $350 $350