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
Sony
Alpha 1 II
50MP stacked flagship with 30fps RAW, 8K video, and Sony's fastest hybrid performance.
$6,499
Launch priceReleased Nov 2024
Alpha 1 II is 6.3 years newer.
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Wins
LUMIX L10
Wins
Alpha 1 II
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BAlpha 1 II has higher IBIS effectiveness (8.5 stops vs 0 stops)
- BAlpha 1 II has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 30 fps)
- BAlpha 1 II has higher EVF resolution (9,437,184 vs 2,360,000)
- BAlpha 1 II has higher Burst (electronic) (30 fps vs 11 fps)
- BAlpha 1 II has higher Resolution (50.1 MP vs 20 MP)
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
for scale
Alpha 1 II
136 × 97 × 83 mm
743 g (1.64 lb / 26.21 oz)
LUMIX L10 is 9mm narrower, 23mm shorter, and 16mm thinner than Alpha 1 II.
LUMIX L10 is 235 g lighter than Alpha 1 II.
Depth (front-to-back): 67mm LUMIX L10 · 83mm Alpha 1 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
Alpha 1 II
136 × 97 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
Alpha 1 II
136 × 83 mm
Sensor size, to scale
LUMIX L10
17.3 × 13 mm · Micro Four Thirds
225 mm² area
Alpha 1 II
35.9 × 24 mm · Full Frame
862 mm² area
3.8× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
LUMIX L10: mount data unavailable
Alpha 1 II
✓ more lensesSony E
350+
native lenses available
Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.
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
Codecs
Adds MPEG-4
Weight
508 g vs 743 g — lower is better
Burst (mechanical)
11 fps vs 10 fps — higher is better
AF points / zones
779 vs 759 — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Alpha 1 II
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
IBIS effectiveness
8.5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 136.1, 96.9, 82.9
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
EVF resolution
9,437,184 vs 2,360,000 — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
30 fps vs 11 fps — higher is better
Resolution
50.1 MP vs 20 MP — higher is better
Codecs
Adds XAVC HS, XAVC S, XAVC S-I
Both cameras share
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Max video bit rate — Both 150 Mbps
- ✓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
Alpha 1 II
Pros
- ✓50MP stacked sensor
- ✓30fps blackout-free burst
- ✓8K 30p video
- ✓Best Sony AF
Cons
- –Very expensive
- –Complex menus
- –Large files
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 Alpha 1 II?
Alpha 1 II scores 9.0/10 versus 0.0/10 for LUMIX L10 — 50.1MP — massive detail for large prints.
What's the resolution difference between the LUMIX L10 and Alpha 1 II?
LUMIX L10 is 20 MP and Alpha 1 II is 50.1 MP, so the Alpha 1 II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the LUMIX L10 and Alpha 1 II have in-body image stabilization?
LUMIX L10 does not have IBIS, while Alpha 1 II has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the LUMIX L10 or the Alpha 1 II?
LUMIX L10 reaches 11 fps electronic. Alpha 1 II reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the LUMIX L10 and Alpha 1 II?
LUMIX L10 weighs 508 g and Alpha 1 II weighs 743 g, so the LUMIX L10 is 235 g lighter.
Do the LUMIX L10 and Alpha 1 II record 4K video?
LUMIX L10: 4K up to 30p. Alpha 1 II: 8K (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the LUMIX L10 and Alpha 1 II weather sealed?
LUMIX L10: No. Alpha 1 II: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 420 shots (CIPA) for the LUMIX L10 and 520 shots for the Alpha 1 II, giving the Alpha 1 II the edge.
How much does each cost?
LUMIX L10 launched at $1,500 and Alpha 1 II at $6,499. The LUMIX L10 is $4,999 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 Sony press materials.