Panasonic L10
- 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- No Video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 556g - 135 x 96 x 78mm
- Launched December 2007
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Panasonic L10 overview
Panasonic L10 is Panasonic's Advanced DSLR camera initially launched on December of 2007. The camera comes with a 10MP, CMOS Four Thirds sized sensor and has a peak resolution of 3648 x 2736.
The L10 stands at #74 out of 92 in Advanced DSLR cameras and all-around #671 out of 1465 for cameras in our list. You can try out our Smart camera filter to see camera rankings based on your personal requirements.
The following is a graph of different criteria used in the scoring system.
Panasonic L10 family
The Panasonic L10 is part of a family of digital cameras. You can view the full range underneath.
Panasonic L10 Gallery
You can check the L10 from different angles in the gallery underneath.
Panasonic L10 Pros and Cons
Below is a checklist of advantages and drawbacks of the Panasonic L10 based on factors which are generally seen as useful in a camera.
Panasonic L10 Sensor info
The sensor specification in the Panasonic L10 is 17.3mm x 13mm (Four Thirds). The 225 mm² sensor can resolve 3648 x 2736 pixels and aspect ratios of 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe CMOS sensor boasts 10 megapixels and gives a native ISO range of 100 - 1600. RAW files are saved so you have wider room to maneuver in post.
The image underneath shows the L10's sensor dimensions compared to other common sizes. The L10 sensor comes with a crop factor of 2.1 and is outlined in green.
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Panasonic L10 dimensions
Panasonic L10 weighs around 1.23 pounds (556 grams or 19.61 oz) and the measurement of the camera is 135mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.3" x 3.8" x 3.1"). The weight of general Advanced DSLR camera is 776 grams so the Panasonic L10 is lighter when compared to its rivals.
Photography GlossaryDown below is a image of the Panasonic L10 next to a softdrink to help you to have a feel for its scale.
The top view under will show the button arrangement on the L10.
Panasonic L10 Lens info
The L10 works with the Micro Four Thirds mount and has 162 lenses available for purchase. Below is a few of the lenses we have in our database which will fit the L10.
Panasonic L10 Connectivity
The L10 has the following connectivity:
- USB Yes
Cameras that feature NFC and Bluetooth connectivity are able to be controlled wirelessly by smartphones. You can copy photos and usually change settings without connecting straight to the camera.
A few applications even provide a Liveview and press the shutter whenever you aren't close to the camera. If the camera contains a HDMI out, it can easily be attached to an external display. The majority of cameras enable you to charge the battery through the USB socket.
Panasonic L10 Video info
Panasonic L10 doesn't take video. In case you are searching for a camera to take only images, this is not an issue.
Panasonic L10 Weather Sealing
Panasonic L10 doesn't include weather proofing so damp conditions could damage the camera.
Panasonic L10 Display and Viewfinder
The Panasonic L10 comes with a 2.5" fixed display screen supporting a resolution of 207k dots.
Please note that the display offers no touch support.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe ViewFinder specifications regarding Panasonic L10 are below:
- ViewFinder Optical (pentamirror)
- ViewFinder Coverage 95 percent
- ViewFinder Magnification 0.47x
Viewfinders are really useful for sunny outdoor conditions which can easily make the camera display washed out and very difficult to view.
Panasonic L10 Shutter info
Panasonic L10 continuous shooting rate is 3.0 frames per second. The maximum shutter speed is 1/4000 sec.
Panasonic L10 Flash and Hot shoe info
Panasonic L10 has got both built-in flash and external flash ability.
Panasonic L10 Autofocus info
Panasonic L10 has got both Phase Detect Autofocus and Contrast Detect Autofocus. Phase Detection autofocusing is a lot more quicker and precise when compared to Contrast Detect autofocusing.
The AF system comes with 3 focus points to pick from. Panasonic L10 features manual focus if required for low light scenarios or you need more exact focus control.
Panasonic L10 Battery life
The typical Advanced DSLR camera battery life is 909. Nikon D780 features the highest (2260) battery life for this class of cameras.
Following is a listing of Advanced DSLR cameras with the best battery life:
Panasonic L10 for different forms of photography
The following chart presents a analysis of the Panasonic L10 for different forms of photography. To learn more, check out the specific section underneath.
Panasonic L10 as a Portrait photography camera
The Panasonic L10 gets a points total of 56 which is modest, and means the camera is fairly appropriate for portrait images. Taking portrait images favors greatly towards sensor dimension, RAW support in addition to the potential to use off-camera flash.
Street photography with Panasonic L10
With a modest points tally of 59, the Panasonic L10 is relatively suited to use in street photography. A good street photography camera has a good balance of picture quality plus portability.
Panasonic L10 as a Sports photography camera
A subpar sports photography points total of 42 indicates the Panasonic L10 is not acceptable for taking photos of sports. A camera must have fantastic tracking plus fast shutter speeds for sports photography.
Travel photography with Panasonic L10
Portability is very critical when picking a camera for travel. Overall, the Panasonic L10 gets a moderate 51 as a travelling camera which is fairly suited to take on your holidays.
Panasonic L10 Landscape photography features
For anybody looking to pick a digital camera for landscape pictures, the most vital factor is going to be image quality. The Panasonic L10 at it's reasonable grade of 49 for a landscape camera is somewhat suitable among its rivals.
Panasonic L10 Vlogging highlights
A vlogging camera should really have a articulating display screen, microphone port and preferably IBIS. Considering all the details, the Panasonic L10 is not acceptable as a vlog camera as it receives a subpar score of 9.
Panasonic L10 Alternatives
If you need replacements to the L10, here is a number of the highest ranked cameras that fall into the class of Advanced DSLR.
The line chart down below will give you a bird's eye view of the L10 versus it's top scored competitors suggested earlier.
There are more cameras you may view as alternate options. To go through a full comparison, just click on the "compare" link.