Panasonic L10 vs Samsung GX-1L

Below is a extensive analysis of the Panasonic L10 vs Samsung GX-1L, both Advanced DSLR cameras by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the L10 (10MP) and GX-1L (6MP) and the L10 (Four Thirds) and GX-1L (APS-C) use different sensor dimensions.

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The L10 was announced 22 months later than the GX-1L which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a concise overview of how the L10 scores versus the GX-1L in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 and Samsung GX-1L. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic L10 Gallery and Samsung GX-1L Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic L10 provides outside dimensions 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 Samsung GX-1L has sizing of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") with a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic L10 vs Samsung GX-1L in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the L10 vs the GX-1L.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L10 and GX-1L is 66 and 69 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements simply by going through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the L10 and GX-1L.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The L10 with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Panasonic L10 will show greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The fresher L10 should have a benefit in sensor tech.