Panasonic L10 vs Panasonic ZS50

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.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic L10 Gallery & Panasonic ZS50 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.