Reasons to choose Lumix DMC-G10
Released in 2010, Lumix DMC-G10 has about 225 mm² of sensor area, 12.1 MP effective resolution, and a 388 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10
vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10
VS
Sensor area
225 mm²
Lumix DMC-G10225 mm²
Lumix DMC-L10- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Lumix DMC-G10 and Lumix DMC-L10 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 3 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
Lumix DMC-G10MetricLumix DMC-L10
12.1 MPEffective pixels10 MP
17.3 × 13Sensor17.3 × 13
4.31 µmPixel pitch4.74 µm
18.59 µm²Pixel area22.49 µm²
5.38 MP/cm²Pixel density4.45 MP/cm²
2Crop factor2
—Maximum video—
388 gWeight556 g
SDHC, SDXC, Secure DigitalStorageMultiMedia, SDHC, Secure Digital
Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery Li-ion batteryBatteryLithium-Ion rechargeable Li-ion battery
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-G10 and Lumix DMC-L10 have the same sensor area. The Lumix DMC-G10 has the lighter body. The Lumix DMC-G10 has the higher effective resolution. The Lumix DMC-G10 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Lumix DMC-L10
Released in 2007, Lumix DMC-L10 has about 225 mm² of sensor area, 10 MP effective resolution, and a 556 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.