Panasonic L10 vs Panasonic ZS7

Below, we will be comparing the Panasonic L10 vs Panasonic ZS7, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are produced by Panasonic. The resolution of the L10 (10MP) and the ZS7 (12MP) is relatively comparable but the L10 (Four Thirds) and ZS7 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The L10 was introduced 4 years earlier than the ZS7 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic L10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic ZS7 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the L10 grades against the ZS7 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic L10 Gallery and Panasonic ZS7 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic L10 features exterior measurements of 135mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.3" x 3.8" x 3.1") with a weight of 556 grams (1.23 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS7 has proportions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic L10 vs Panasonic ZS7 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the L10 vs the ZS7.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the L10 and ZS7 is 66 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes only by seeing specifications. The pic below might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the L10 and ZS7.

Plainly, the 2 cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The L10 using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Panasonic ZS7 will provide more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged L10 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.