Leica
D-Lux 7
Premium compact with fast 24–75mm f/1.7–2.8 Leica zoom and 4K video.
$1,195
Launch priceReleased Nov 2018
Panasonic
LUMIX L10
Large-sensor compact with multi-aspect 20MP Four Thirds CMOS, built-in 24–75mm f/1.7–2.8 Leica zoom, 2.36M-dot EVF, fully articulating touchscreen, and 11fps burst.
$1,500
Launch priceReleased Aug 2018
D-Lux 7 is 3 months newer.
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Wins
D-Lux 7
Wins
LUMIX L10
3 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AD-Lux 7 has higher IBIS effectiveness (6 stops vs 0 stops)
- BLUMIX L10 has higher AF points / zones (779 vs 49)
- AD-Lux 7 has higher 4K max frame rate (60 fps vs 30 fps)
- AD-Lux 7 has higher Card slots (2 vs 1)
- BLUMIX L10 has higher Burst (mechanical) (11 fps vs 6 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to shareD-Lux 7
134 × 91 × 72 mm
580 g (1.28 lb / 20.46 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
LUMIX L10
127 × 74 × 67 mm
508 g (1.12 lb / 17.92 oz)
D-Lux 7 is 7mm wider, 17mm taller, and 5mm thicker than LUMIX L10.
D-Lux 7 is 72 g heavier than LUMIX L10.
Depth (front-to-back): 72mm D-Lux 7 · 67mm LUMIX L10
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
D-Lux 7
134 × 91 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
LUMIX L10
127 × 74 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
D-Lux 7
134 × 72 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
LUMIX L10
127 × 67 mm
Sensor size, to scale
D-Lux 7
17.3 × 13 mm · Micro Four Thirds
225 mm² area
LUMIX L10
17.3 × 13 mm · Micro Four Thirds
225 mm² area
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
D-Lux 7
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
IBIS effectiveness
6 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 134, 91, 72
Eye AF
Only D-Lux 7 supports it
Animal / bird AF
Only D-Lux 7 supports it
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only D-Lux 7 supports it
4K max frame rate
60 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
In-body stabilization (IBIS)
Only D-Lux 7 supports it
Reasons to choose
LUMIX L10
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 127, 74, 67
AF points / zones
779 vs 49 — higher is better
Card types
Adds SDHC, SDXC
Burst (mechanical)
11 fps vs 6 fps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds MPEG-4
Resolution
20 MP vs 17 MP — higher is better
Weight
508 g vs 580 g — lower is better
Both cameras share
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓ISO max (native) — Both 25,600
- ✓Max video bit rate — Both 150 Mbps
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
D-Lux 7
Pros
- ✓Fast zoom lens
- ✓Leica color
- ✓4K video
Cons
- –Micro Four Thirds sensor
- –Fixed lens
- –Premium price
LUMIX L10
Pros
- ✓Four Thirds (17.3×13 mm) sensor in compact body
- ✓Fast Leica 24–75mm f/1.7–2.8 zoom
- ✓779-point hybrid AF + 3 cm macro
- ✓Fully articulating 3″ touchscreen + EVF
- ✓11 fps, RAW/HEIF, USB-C PD
Cons
- –Fixed lens (no interchangeable mount)
- –No built-in flash
- –No HDMI output
- –Premium price for compact class
Decided which one is right for you?
Compare live prices for the D-Lux 7 and LUMIX L10 at major authorized retailers.
Leica D-Lux 7
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for wildlife, D-Lux 7 or LUMIX L10?
D-Lux 7 scores 8.0/10 versus 1.5/10 for LUMIX L10 — Bird AF subject recognition.
What's the resolution difference between the D-Lux 7 and LUMIX L10?
D-Lux 7 is 17 MP and LUMIX L10 is 20 MP, so the LUMIX L10 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the D-Lux 7 and LUMIX L10 have in-body image stabilization?
D-Lux 7 has 6-stop in-body image stabilization, while LUMIX L10 does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the D-Lux 7 or the LUMIX L10?
D-Lux 7 reaches 15 fps electronic. LUMIX L10 reaches 11 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the D-Lux 7 and LUMIX L10?
D-Lux 7 weighs 580 g and LUMIX L10 weighs 508 g, so the LUMIX L10 is 72 g lighter.
Do the D-Lux 7 and LUMIX L10 record 4K video?
D-Lux 7: 4K up to 60p. LUMIX L10: 4K up to 30p.
Are the D-Lux 7 and LUMIX L10 weather sealed?
D-Lux 7: Yes. LUMIX L10: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the D-Lux 7 and 420 shots for the LUMIX L10, giving the D-Lux 7 the edge.
How much does each cost?
D-Lux 7 launched at $1,195 and LUMIX L10 at $1,500. The D-Lux 7 is $305 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of Leica and Panasonic press materials.