Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10

alaTest has collected and analyzed 179 reviews from magazines and websites. People really like the focus and build quality. The design and sensor also get good feedback. There are some mixed comments about the viewfinder, while many are less positive about the battery and software.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital SLR Cameras the Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 90/100 = Excellent quality.

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 SLR

 

The DMC-L10 is Panasonic's first digital SLR with Face Detection, which will focus, set auto exposure and can detect up to 15 human faces simultaneously, capturing the subjects clearly and brightly. Combining Face Detection with Panasonic's Intelligent...

The Live View LCD lets users check the image on the camera after making exposure compensation adjustments, but before taking the shot. The LCD also features an Intelligent LCD function that offers an automatic brightness level control function, making...

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10K Digital SLR Camera

 

This mostly average camera does take pretty good shots, and the live-view feature is very useful.

Good macro performance ; Articulating 2.5-inch LCD

No white-balance bracketing ; Limited software bundle

If there is one compelling reason to consider the Panasonic DMC-L10K, it's the live-view feature. Otherwise, it's pretty average, and pretty pricey for its feature set, even though it does take fine photos

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10K

 

It would be unfair to call the $1300 Lumix DMC-L10K digital single-lens reflex camera (with a Leica zoom lens) a one-trick pony, but this otherwise average DSLR does have one extraordinary feature: A live-view mode that lets you use the camera's...

Good macro performance ; Articulating 2.5-inch LCD

No white-balance bracketing ; Limited software bundle

Live view feature is very useful on this otherwise average camera, though it does take pretty good shots.

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10

 

With conventional digital SLR cameras, you never know exactly what your photo will look like until after you've taken the shot. The LUMIX DMC-L10 changes all that with full-time Live View, which lets you adjust the white balance and compensate for the...

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Hands On: Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10

 

As more and more consumers graduate to digital SLR cameras, it's not surprising that some manufacturers are looking to ease the transition for the first-timers. Features normally found on compact cameras -- scene modes, face detection autofocus, and...

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Panasonic Lumix L10 DSLR Camera Review

 

Today we are checking out the Panasonic Lumix L10 DSLR camera. This camera has a lot of very nice features and is a nice entry level DSLR camera. If you are looking to move form a point-and-shoot camera to your first DSLR the Lumix L10 may be just what...

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Panasonic's Lumix DMC-L10; A Versatile 10-Megapixel D-SLR With Live View

 

The second D-SLR from Panasonic, this 10-megapixel model is quite different than the original 7-megapixel Lumix DMC-L1. The latter-built like a tank, and still available-is an unusually traditional model in many respects. It resembles a large/heavy...

The 2.5" LCD provides a bright image in playback, too bright in fact. Initially, I assumed that all of my images were overexposed when in fact they were just fine. The penta-mirror viewfinder is a bit small (as with most Four Thirds cameras) but...

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Review: Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10K

 

Panasonic's Lumix DMC-L10K is the company's latest offering for the midrange DSLR market. It's a camera that's slightly smaller than your typical DSLR, and it has a few usability quirks, but it comes with a terrific Leica lens to help the L10K produce...

The included Leica 14mm to 50mm f/3.8 to f/5.6 aspherical lens, with a 35mm equivalent focal length range of 28mm to 100mm, is not the usual kit lens that most DSLRs come with. It’s an excellent lens and accounts for a good part of the $1,300 price....

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10

 

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 is the second digital SLR from the Japanese consumer electronics giant. The L10 is the follow-up to the DMC-L1, which didn't end up in the hands of that many photographers (apparently), and I think it's ~$1700 price tag had...

Very good image quality (though see issues below) ; Well built, easy to hold camera body ; Impressive kit lens has nice range, optical image stabilization ; Flip-out, rotating 2.5" LCD display ; Live view with contrast detect AF, face detection,...

Doesn't seem $500 better than the similar Olympus E-510 ; Sensor a little noisier than average; too much noise reduction at high ISOs (shoot in RAW to get around that) ; Contrast detect AF and associated features only work with two lenses (at time of...

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 finds itself in an awkward position. It's priced well above entry level models, coming in closer to the midrange models like the 40D, E-3, and A700. It's a very good digital SLR with some neat treats (mostly related to live...

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Panasonic Lumix L10 Review

 

The second full-featured digital SLR from Panasonic is the new Lumix DMC-L10.

Compatible with a wide range of lenses ; Compact, light body with good ergonomics ; Kit lens has built-in image stabilization ; Live View mode makes it easy to get shots at weird angles

Images lack contrast and sharpness ; Expensive given the features and performance ; Slow and inaccurate auto focus ; Exposure and colors aren't perfect in direct sunlight

The DMC-L10 is a traditional-looking camera that looks something like a cross between an old fashioned film SLR and the Panasonic DMC-FZ50 all-in-one camera. The L10 comes loaded with new features including a fully articulating LCD monitor, improved...

Product Specifications

The DMC-L10K also comes equipped with a LEICA D VARIO-ELMAR 14-50mm, F3.8-5.6, MEGA O.I.S. lens designed specifically for a digital SLR camera. With conventional digital SLR cameras, you never know exactly how the photo is composed until after you shoot. The Lumix DMC-L10 changes all that with full-time Live View. When you look at the LCD screen, you see what the camera sees, making it easy to adjust and compose your shot just the way you want it. The camera's 2.5" free-angle LCD gives you even greater flexibility with a screen that rotates 180

Battery

Battery Form Factor:Manufacturer specific

Camera Flash

Red Eye Reduction: Yes
Type:Pop-up flash

Digital Camera

Digital Camera Type:SLR
Supported Flash Memory:MultiMediaCard / SD Memory Card / SDHC Memory Card

Dimensions & Weight

Depth:3.1in
Height:3.8in
Weight:16.9oz
Width:5.3in

Display (Projector)

Diagonal Size:2.5in
Diagonal Size (metric):6.4cm
Display Form Factor:Rotating
Technology:TFT active matrix
Type:LCD display

Exposure Parameters

Shooting Programs:Baby1 / Baby2 / Food / Macro / Night portrait / Pet / Portrait mode / Scene / Scenery / Sports mode / Sunset

Header

Manufacturer:Panasonic
Model:DMC-L10/DMC-L10K
Packaged Quantity:1
Product Line:Panasonic Lumix

Lens System

Lens Aperture:F/3.8-5.6
Lens for SD:Leica D Vario-Elmarit 14-50mm lens
Max Focal Length:50mm
Min Focal Length:14mm
Optical Zoom:3.6
Type:Zoom lens

Miscellaneous

Color:Black
Microsoft Certification:Certified for Windows Vista
Vista Certification:Certified for Windows Vista

Optical Sensor

Optical Sensor Size:13.0 x 17.3mm
Optical Sensor Size (metric):13.0 x 17.3 mm
Optical Sensor Type:Live MOS
Sensor Dust Reduction: Yes
Sensor Resolution:10.1Megapixel

Optical System

Built-in Optical Image Stabilizer: Yes
Image Stabilizer:Optical (MEGA O.I.S.)

Optical Viewfinder

Type:Eye-level penta-dach mirror

Storage Floppy Drive

Type: None

Video Input

Digital Zoom:4
Face Detection: Yes
ISO (Max):1600
Light Sensitivity:ISO 100 / ISO 1600 / ISO 200 / ISO 400 / ISO 800 / ISO auto
Still Image Format:JPEG / RAW
Type:Digital camera

Viewfinder

Viewfinder Type:Optical
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