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LUMIX L10

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 price

Released Aug 2018

vs

Panasonic

Lumix S1R II

High-resolution 44.3MP full-frame L-mount body with 8K video, phase hybrid AF, and compact S-series ergonomics.

$3,299

Launch price

Released Feb 2025

Lumix S1R II is 6.5 years newer.

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Wins

3categories

LUMIX L10

Wins

11categories

Lumix S1R II

Sports & ActionVideo & Hybrid

1 categories tied

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

LUMIX L10 wins 0 categories·Lumix S1R II wins 5 categories
  • BLumix S1R II has higher IBIS effectiveness (8 stops vs 0 stops)
  • BLumix S1R II has higher Max video bit rate (1900 Mbps vs 150 Mbps)
  • BLumix S1R II has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 30 fps)
  • BLumix S1R II has higher 1080p max frame rate (240 fps vs 60 fps)
  • BLumix S1R II has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 11 fps)

Key specs at a glance

LUMIX L10Lumix S1R II
Resolution20 MP44.3 MP
SensorMFTAPS-C
ISO max25,60051,200
Burst11 fps40 fps
4K30 fps120 fps
IBISNo8-stop
Weight508 g795 g
Battery420 shots350 shots

Size and weight, to scale

LUMIX L10 front view

LUMIX L10

127 × 74 × 67 mm

508 g (1.12 lb / 17.92 oz)

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

for scale

Lumix S1R II

134 × 102 × 92 mm

795 g (1.75 lb / 28.04 oz)

LUMIX L10 is 7mm narrower, 28mm shorter, and 25mm thinner than Lumix S1R II.

LUMIX L10 is 287 g lighter than Lumix S1R II.

Depth (front-to-back): 67mm LUMIX L10 · 92mm Lumix S1R II

Back view, to scale

Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.

LUMIX L10 back view

LUMIX L10

127 × 74 mm

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

Lumix S1R II

134 × 102 mm

Top view, to scale

Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.

LUMIX L10 top view

LUMIX L10

127 × 67 mm

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

Lumix S1R II

134 × 92 mm

Sensor size, to scale

LUMIX L10

17.3 × 13 mm · Micro Four Thirds

225 mm² area

Lumix S1R II

35.8 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame

856 mm² area

3.8× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.

Use-case scoring

Which one for what?

Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class

Use caseLUMIX L10Lumix S1R II
Portrait
2.0Limited
8.5Excellent✓ wins
Sports & Action
3.5Limited
10.0Excellent✓ wins
Video & Hybrid
3.5Limited
9.5Excellent✓ wins
Landscape
0.0Limited
8.5Excellent✓ wins
Travel
4.5Fair
4.5Fair
Wildlife
1.5Limited
8.0Excellent✓ wins
Vlogging
5.5Fair
5.5Fair

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose

LUMIX L10

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 127, 74, 67

  • Card types

    Adds SDHC, SDXC

  • AA filter

    Only LUMIX L10 supports it

  • Weight

    508 g vs 795 g — lower is better

  • Codecs

    Adds MPEG-4

  • Battery life (CIPA)

    420 shots vs 350 shots — higher is better

  • Burst (mechanical)

    11 fps vs 10 fps — higher is better

Reasons to choose

Lumix S1R II

  • Subject recognition

    Adds Human, Face, Eye…

  • IBIS effectiveness

    8 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 134.3, 102.3, 91.8

  • Max video bit rate

    1900 Mbps vs 150 Mbps — higher is better

  • 4K max frame rate

    120 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better

  • 1080p max frame rate

    240 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better

  • Burst (electronic)

    40 fps vs 11 fps — higher is better

  • Codecs

    Adds Apple ProRes RAW, Apple ProRes 422 HQ, MOV…

Both cameras share

  • AF points / zonesBoth 779
  • TouchscreenBoth support touchscreen
  • Wi-FiBoth support wi-fi
  • BluetoothBoth support bluetooth
  • Microphone jack (3.5mm)Both support microphone jack (3.5mm)

Pros & cons at a glance

Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.

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

Lumix S1R II

Pros

  • 44.3MP full-frame BSI sensor
  • 8K video
  • Phase Hybrid AF
  • CFexpress plus SD workflow

Cons

  • Large high-res files
  • Premium price
  • L-mount lens size

Decided which one is right for you?

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Full specifications

= category winner

LUMIX L10
Lumix S1R II
Resolution
20 MP
44.3 MP2.2× more
Sensor type
Four Thirds CMOS
35mm Full-Frame BSI CMOS
Sensor size
17.3 x 13 mm
35.8 x 23.9 mm
AA filter
Yes
No
LUMIX L10
Lumix S1R II
Aperture
f/1.7-2.8
Focal length (35mm equiv.)
24-75 mm
LUMIX L10
Lumix S1R II
Processor
Venus Engine
Venus Engine
LUMIX L10
Lumix S1R II
ISO min (native)
100
80−20 less
ISO max (native)
25,600
51,200+1 stop
ISO max (expanded)
25,600
102,400
LUMIX L10
Lumix S1R II
Shutter type
Mechanical + electronic
Focal-plane mechanical + electronic shutter
Max mechanical speed
1/2000 sec
1/8000 sec
Max electronic speed
1/32000 sec
1/16000 sec

Frequently asked

Quick answers generated from verified specs.

Which is better for landscape, LUMIX L10 or Lumix S1R II?

Lumix S1R II scores 8.5/10 versus 0.0/10 for LUMIX L10 — 44.3MP — excellent for prints up to 24×36".

What's the resolution difference between the LUMIX L10 and Lumix S1R II?

LUMIX L10 is 20 MP and Lumix S1R II is 44.3 MP, so the Lumix S1R II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.

Do the LUMIX L10 and Lumix S1R II have in-body image stabilization?

LUMIX L10 does not have IBIS, while Lumix S1R II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization.

Which shoots faster bursts — the LUMIX L10 or the Lumix S1R II?

LUMIX L10 reaches 11 fps electronic. Lumix S1R II reaches 40 fps electronic.

What's the weight difference between the LUMIX L10 and Lumix S1R II?

LUMIX L10 weighs 508 g and Lumix S1R II weighs 795 g, so the LUMIX L10 is 287 g lighter.

Do the LUMIX L10 and Lumix S1R II record 4K video?

LUMIX L10: 4K up to 30p. Lumix S1R II: 8K (max), 4K up to 120p.

Are the LUMIX L10 and Lumix S1R II weather sealed?

LUMIX L10: No. Lumix S1R II: Yes.

Which has better battery life?

Rated battery life is 420 shots (CIPA) for the LUMIX L10 and 350 shots for the Lumix S1R II, giving the LUMIX L10 the edge.

How much does each cost?

LUMIX L10 launched at $1,500 and Lumix S1R II at $3,299. The LUMIX L10 is $1,799 less.

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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.

Product images courtesy of Panasonic press materials.