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 7 IV
33MP hybrid all-rounder with 10-bit 4K 60p and AI-powered subject tracking.
$2,499
Launch priceReleased Oct 2021
Alpha 7 IV is 3.2 years newer.
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Wins
LUMIX L10
Wins
Alpha 7 IV
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BAlpha 7 IV has higher IBIS effectiveness (5.5 stops vs 0 stops)
- BAlpha 7 IV has higher Max video bit rate (600 Mbps vs 150 Mbps)
- BAlpha 7 IV has higher ISO max (native) (51,200 vs 25,600)
- BAlpha 7 IV has higher 4K max frame rate (60 fps vs 30 fps)
- BAlpha 7 IV has higher Card slots (2 vs 1)
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
Alpha 7 IV
131 × 96 × 80 mm
658 g (1.45 lb / 23.21 oz)
LUMIX L10 is 4mm narrower, 22mm shorter, and 13mm thinner than Alpha 7 IV.
LUMIX L10 is 150 g lighter than Alpha 7 IV.
Depth (front-to-back): 67mm LUMIX L10 · 80mm Alpha 7 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
Alpha 7 IV
131 × 96 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 7 IV
131 × 80 mm
Sensor size, to scale
LUMIX L10
17.3 × 13 mm · Micro Four Thirds
225 mm² area
Alpha 7 IV
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 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 7 IV
✓ 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 658 g — lower is better
Burst (mechanical)
11 fps vs 10 fps — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
11 fps vs 10 fps — higher is better
AF points / zones
779 vs 759 — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Alpha 7 IV
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
IBIS effectiveness
5.5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 131.3, 96.4, 79.8
Max video bit rate
600 Mbps vs 150 Mbps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds XAVC HS, XAVC S, XAVC S-I
ISO max (native)
51,200 vs 25,600 — higher is better
Eye AF
Only Alpha 7 IV supports it
Animal / bird AF
Only Alpha 7 IV supports it
Both cameras share
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓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
Alpha 7 IV
Pros
- ✓33MP — more detail for cropping and print
- ✓10-bit 4K 60p (Super35 crop) / 4K 30p full-frame
- ✓Full-size HDMI port
- ✓759 phase-detect AF points
Cons
- –4K 60p requires Super35 crop
- –10fps burst lags behind R6 II at 40fps
- –Complex menu system
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 7 IV?
Alpha 7 IV scores 7.5/10 versus 0.0/10 for LUMIX L10 — 33MP — ample resolution.
What's the resolution difference between the LUMIX L10 and Alpha 7 IV?
LUMIX L10 is 20 MP and Alpha 7 IV is 33 MP, so the Alpha 7 IV captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the LUMIX L10 and Alpha 7 IV have in-body image stabilization?
LUMIX L10 does not have IBIS, while Alpha 7 IV has 5.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the LUMIX L10 or the Alpha 7 IV?
LUMIX L10 reaches 11 fps electronic. Alpha 7 IV reaches 10 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the LUMIX L10 and Alpha 7 IV?
LUMIX L10 weighs 508 g and Alpha 7 IV weighs 658 g, so the LUMIX L10 is 150 g lighter.
Do the LUMIX L10 and Alpha 7 IV record 4K video?
LUMIX L10: 4K up to 30p. Alpha 7 IV: 4K up to 60p.
Are the LUMIX L10 and Alpha 7 IV weather sealed?
LUMIX L10: No. Alpha 7 IV: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 420 shots (CIPA) for the LUMIX L10 and 580 shots for the Alpha 7 IV, giving the Alpha 7 IV the edge.
How much does each cost?
LUMIX L10 launched at $1,500 and Alpha 7 IV at $2,499. The LUMIX L10 is $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.