Panasonic DMC-L10 - Expert Reviews

Review summary: The Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 is a dSLR that's perfect for someone looking to replicate the subtleties of film. Using the live-view shooting mode to frame shots through the camera's LCD screen, the L10 features film modes to mimic the looks of different ...

Pros: Nice body design ; articulated LCD makes live-view shooting much more useful

Cons: Only available as a kit ; has trouble 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 Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 an enticing entry-level SLR, but a pricey kit lens makes this kit too expensive

Review summary: Panasonic's second Four Thirds DSLR features Live View on a flip-out LCD screen, but can the new Lumix DMC-L10 compete with more mainstream offerings? Barney Britton finds out

Review summary: Lumix DMC-L10When Panasonic introduced its first digital SLR, the Lumix DMC-L1, a lot of people had high hopes, which were subsequently dashed. Now, Panasonic has put out the 10-megapixel Lumix DMC-L10. If the L1 was Panasonic dipping its toes in the ...

Pros: The L10 has a nice body design, and its articulated LCD makes live-view shooting much more useful.

Cons: The L10 is only available as a kit, has trouble focusing in very low light, tops out at ISO 1,600, and its 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.

Pros: The L10 has a nice body design, and its articulated LCD makes live-view shooting much more useful.

Cons: The L10 is only available as a kit, has trouble focusing in very low light, tops out at ISO 1,600, and its 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 second full-featured digital SLR from Panasonic is the new Lumix DMC-L10.

Pros: 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

Cons: 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

Verdict: 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 ...