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
Panasonic
Lumix S5 II
Phase-detect L-mount hybrid with 6K open gate and strong video tools.
$1,999
Launch priceReleased Jan 2023
Lumix S5 II is 4.3 years newer.
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Wins
LUMIX L10
Wins
Lumix S5 II
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BLumix S5 II has higher IBIS effectiveness (5 stops vs 0 stops)
- BLumix S5 II has higher 1080p max frame rate (180 fps vs 60 fps)
- BLumix S5 II has higher Burst (electronic) (30 fps vs 11 fps)
- BLumix S5 II has higher ISO max (native) (51,200 vs 25,600)
- BLumix S5 II has higher 4K max frame rate (60 fps vs 30 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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LUMIX L10
127 × 74 × 67 mm
508 g (1.12 lb / 17.92 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
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Lumix S5 II
134 × 102 × 90 mm
740 g (1.63 lb / 26.10 oz)
LUMIX L10 is 7mm narrower, 28mm shorter, and 23mm thinner than Lumix S5 II.
LUMIX L10 is 232 g lighter than Lumix S5 II.
Depth (front-to-back): 67mm LUMIX L10 · 90mm Lumix S5 II
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
LUMIX L10
127 × 74 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
Lumix S5 II
134 × 102 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
LUMIX L10
127 × 67 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Lumix S5 II
134 × 90 mm
Sensor size, to scale
LUMIX L10
17.3 × 13 mm · Micro Four Thirds
225 mm² area
Lumix S5 II
35.6 × 23.8 mm · Full Frame
847 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
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
Codecs
Adds MPEG-4
Weight
508 g vs 740 g — lower is better
Burst (mechanical)
11 fps vs 9 fps — higher is better
Battery life (CIPA)
420 shots vs 370 shots — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Lumix S5 II
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Face, Eye…
IBIS effectiveness
5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 134.3, 102.3, 90.1
1080p max frame rate
180 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
30 fps vs 11 fps — higher is better
ISO max (native)
51,200 vs 25,600 — higher is better
Eye AF
Only Lumix S5 II supports it
Animal / bird AF
Only Lumix S5 II supports it
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓AF points / zones — Both 779
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
- ✓Bluetooth — Both 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 S5 II
Pros
- ✓Phase-detect AF finally
- ✓6K open gate
- ✓IBIS
- ✓Great value
Cons
- –24MP resolution
- –L-mount size
- –AF still behind Canon/Sony
Decided which one is right for you?
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, LUMIX L10 or Lumix S5 II?
Lumix S5 II scores 7.0/10 versus 0.0/10 for LUMIX L10 — Full-frame sensor — wider dynamic range.
What's the resolution difference between the LUMIX L10 and Lumix S5 II?
LUMIX L10 is 20 MP and Lumix S5 II is 24.2 MP, so the Lumix S5 II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the LUMIX L10 and Lumix S5 II have in-body image stabilization?
LUMIX L10 does not have IBIS, while Lumix S5 II has 5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the LUMIX L10 or the Lumix S5 II?
LUMIX L10 reaches 11 fps electronic. Lumix S5 II reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the LUMIX L10 and Lumix S5 II?
LUMIX L10 weighs 508 g and Lumix S5 II weighs 740 g, so the LUMIX L10 is 232 g lighter.
Do the LUMIX L10 and Lumix S5 II record 4K video?
LUMIX L10: 4K up to 30p. Lumix S5 II: 6K Open Gate (max), 4K up to 60p.
Are the LUMIX L10 and Lumix S5 II weather sealed?
LUMIX L10: No. Lumix S5 II: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 420 shots (CIPA) for the LUMIX L10 and 370 shots for the Lumix S5 II, giving the LUMIX L10 the edge.
How much does each cost?
LUMIX L10 launched at $1,500 and Lumix S5 II at $1,999. The LUMIX L10 is $499 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.