Reasons to choose Lumix DMC-FZ10
Released in 2003, Lumix DMC-FZ10 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 4 MP effective resolution, and a 518 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ10
vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-LC50
VS
Sensor area
25 mm²
Lumix DMC-FZ1025 mm²
Lumix DMC-LC50- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Lumix DMC-FZ10 and Lumix DMC-LC50 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 1 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
Lumix DMC-FZ10MetricLumix DMC-LC50
4 MPEffective pixels3.1 MP
5.75 × 4.32Sensor5.75 × 4.32
2.49 µmPixel pitch2.83 µm
6.21 µm²Pixel area8.01 µm²
16.1 MP/cm²Pixel density12.48 MP/cm²
6.02Crop factor6.02
—Maximum video—
518 gWeight204 g
MultiMedia, Secure DigitalStorageMultiMedia, Secure Digital
Lithium-Ion rechargeable Li-ion batteryBatteryAA (2) batteries (NiMH recommended)
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The Lumix DMC-FZ10 and Lumix DMC-LC50 have the same sensor area. The Lumix DMC-LC50 has the lighter body. The Lumix DMC-FZ10 has the higher effective resolution. The Lumix DMC-LC50 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Lumix DMC-LC50
Released in 2004, Lumix DMC-LC50 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 3.1 MP effective resolution, and a 204 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.