Panasonic DMC-L10 - Expert Reviews

Pros: Lens, OIS, white balance, live view, responsive, nice menus, low ISO image quality, handling, flip out LCD makes the most of Live View,

Cons: Small viewfinder, noise in images at high ISO, build, slower aperture kit lens (than L1), no depth of field preview in Live View.

Verdict: The Panasonic Lumix DMC L10 is easy to use, provides plenty of shooting options and features and is worthy of close consideration

Review summary: panasonic lumix dmc-l10 review: A nice body design and good image quality make the DMC-L10 an enticing entry-level SLR, but a pricey kit lens makes this kit too expensive.

Pros: Nice body design, Articulated LCD makes live-view shooting much more useful

Cons: Ttrouble focusing in very low light, Tops out at ISO 1,600, Live mode has limited functionality when using most lenses

Verdict: A nice body design and good image quality make the DMC-L10 an enticing entry-level SLR, but a pricey kit lens makes this kit too expensive.

Review summary: The Lumix DMC-L10 is Panasonic's second digital SLR, and unlike its debut model, this one's aimed squarely at the consumer market. Launched at the IFA trade show in Berlin during August 2007, the new L10 shares little more than a lens mount with ...

Pros: Live View with flip-out screen ; Quality kit lens with stabilisation ; Contrast-based AF with neat options ; Effective anti-dust system ; Live View with flip-out screen ; Quality kit lens with stabilisation ; Contrast-based AF with neat options ; ...

Cons: Uncomfortable pricing ; Contrast-AF requires special lenses ; Poor burst in RAW or at higher ISOs ; Default output benefits from sharpening ; Uncomfortable pricing ; Contrast-AF requires special lenses ; Poor burst in RAW or at higher ISOs ; Default ...

Verdict: There's no denying the L10 is a very good DSLR, but due to its quality kit lens and extra features it finds itself in a slightly uncomfortable spot. It's obviously worth more than budget DSLRs, but finds itself competing against some higher-end models ...

Review summary: Breaking into the fiercely competitive SLR market takes nerves of steel and deep pockets. It's something both Sony and Panasonic are attempting to do, but to improve their odds, each has drawn on the experience of an existing player

Pros: No shortage of features, Comfortable handling, Good overall image quality

Cons: Slightly aggressive noise reduction, A bit on the 'plasticky' side, Price a little too high

Verdict: More of a niche player than a mainstream SLR, the L10 has some neat features; and that enjoyable twisty LCD offers great creative possibilities. Even so, we have a few reservations on noise and white balance that have tempered our enthusiasm a bit

Review summary: The new L10 has a cheaper-feeling kit lens than the DMC-L1 with the same zoom range, but a slower f/3.8-5.6 maximum aperture

Pros: No shortage of features, Comfortable handling, Good overall image quality

Cons: Slightly aggressive noise reduction, A bit on the 'plasticky' side, Price a little too high

Verdict: Fortunately, the Live View feature has a 10x magnification for accurate manual focusing. There's also a hybrid auto-focus for when you're working in Live View mode