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
Ricoh
GR IV
Latest GR with 25.74MP APS-C sensor, 28mm equivalent lens, 5-axis SR, 53GB internal memory, and pocket street-camera handling.
$1,499
Launch priceReleased Jan 2026
GR IV is 7.3 years newer.
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Wins
LUMIX L10
Wins
GR IV
3 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- ALUMIX L10 has higher AF points / zones (779 vs 49)
- BGR IV has higher ISO max (native) (204,800 vs 25,600)
- ALUMIX L10 has higher Burst (mechanical) (11 fps vs 4 fps)
- ALUMIX L10 has higher Burst (electronic) (11 fps vs 4 fps)
- BGR IV 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)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
GR IV
109 × 61 × 33 mm
262 g (0.58 lb / 9.24 oz)
LUMIX L10 is 18mm wider, 13mm taller, and 34mm thicker than GR IV.
LUMIX L10 is 246 g heavier than GR IV.
Depth (front-to-back): 67mm LUMIX L10 · 33mm GR IV
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
LUMIX L10
127 × 74 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
GR IV
109 × 61 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
GR IV
109 × 33 mm
Sensor size, to scale
LUMIX L10
17.3 × 13 mm · Micro Four Thirds
225 mm² area
GR IV
23.3 × 15.5 mm · APS-C
361 mm² area
1.6× 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
Codecs
Adds H.264, H.265, MPEG-4
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 127, 74, 67
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II, SDHC, SDXC
AF points / zones
779 vs 49 — higher is better
Burst (mechanical)
11 fps vs 4 fps — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
11 fps vs 4 fps — higher is better
AA filter
Only LUMIX L10 supports it
Microphone jack (3.5mm)
Only LUMIX L10 supports it
Reasons to choose
GR IV
Subject recognition
Adds Face, Eye
Codecs
Adds MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, MOV
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 109.4, 61.1, 32.7
Card types
Adds microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC UHS-I
ISO max (native)
204,800 vs 25,600 — higher is better
Eye AF
Only GR IV supports it
4K max frame rate
60 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
In-body stabilization (IBIS)
Only GR IV supports it
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓1080p max frame rate — Both 60 fps
- ✓Card slots — Both 1
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
- ✓Bluetooth — Both support bluetooth
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
GR IV
Pros
- ✓25.74MP APS-C sensor
- ✓5-axis sensor-shift SR
- ✓53GB internal memory
- ✓Pocketable 28mm GR lens
Cons
- –Fixed lens
- –No built-in EVF
- –Full HD video only
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 portraits, LUMIX L10 or GR IV?
GR IV scores 6.5/10 versus 2.0/10 for LUMIX L10 — 25.74MP — solid resolution.
What's the resolution difference between the LUMIX L10 and GR IV?
LUMIX L10 is 20 MP and GR IV is 25.74 MP, so the GR IV captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the LUMIX L10 and GR IV have in-body image stabilization?
LUMIX L10 does not have IBIS, while GR IV has in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the LUMIX L10 or the GR IV?
LUMIX L10 reaches 11 fps electronic. GR IV reaches 4 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the LUMIX L10 and GR IV?
LUMIX L10 weighs 508 g and GR IV weighs 262 g, so the GR IV is 246 g lighter.
Do the LUMIX L10 and GR IV record 4K video?
LUMIX L10: 4K up to 30p. GR IV: 4K up to 60p.
Are the LUMIX L10 and GR IV weather sealed?
LUMIX L10: No. GR IV: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 420 shots (CIPA) for the LUMIX L10 and 250 shots for the GR IV, giving the LUMIX L10 the edge.
How much does each cost?
LUMIX L10 launched at $1,500 and GR IV at $1,499. The GR IV is $1 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of Panasonic and Ricoh press materials.