Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 vs Samsung NX1000

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10

      Samsung NX1000
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 and the Samsung NX1000, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 was introduced in December 2007 and Samsung NX1000 was introduced in April 2012. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 Highlights

      • 10.0 MP Micro Four Thirds CMOS Sensor
      • 100 - 1,600 Native ISO
      • 3 Focus Points
      • 2.5" 207k dot Fixed Screen
      • Optical (pentamirror) Viewfinder
      • 3.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Samsung NX1000 Highlights

      • 20.3 MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
      • 100 - 12,800 Native ISO
      • 15 Focus Points (15 Cross-type)
      • 3.0" 921k dot Fixed Screen
      • 8.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • Built-In Wi-Fi
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10
      4. Advantage of Samsung NX1000
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen and Viewfinder
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 and Samsung NX1000.

      PROS

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10

      Samsung NX1000

      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Video Capture
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   Light - 222 g (0.49 lb / 7.83 oz)
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10

      Samsung NX1000

      •   No Video Capture
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10.0 Megapixel
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   3 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 207k dot
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   Low DxO Overall Score - 55
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Built-in Microphone
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 320 shots


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10

      Samsung NX1000

      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 2.5"
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Weight - 556 g (1.23 lb / 19.61 oz)
      •   Sensor Resolution - 20.3 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   15 Focus Points
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 8.0 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/180 sec
      •   DxO Overall Score - 72

      Advantage of Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10

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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 over Samsung NX1000.

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 vs Samsung NX1000
      Phase Detection for Autofocus vs
      Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) vs
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 60 sec vs 30 sec
      Built-in Flash vs

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      Leica SL Typ 601
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      Full Frame

      24 MP

      Olympus E-620
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      Micro Four Thirds

      12.3 MP

      OM System OM-5
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      Micro Four Thirds

      20.4 MP

      Olympus OM-D E-M5 III
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      Micro Four Thirds

      20.4 MP

      Sigma sd Quattro H
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      APS-H

      44.8 MP

      OM System OM-1
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      Micro Four Thirds

      20.4 MP

      Olympus PEN E-PL3
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      Micro Four Thirds

      12.3 MP

      Samsung GX-1L
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      APS-C

      6 MP

      Panasonic G10
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      Micro Four Thirds

      12 MP

      Samsung NX mini
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      1-inch

      20.5 MP

      Sony SLT-A57
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      APS-C

      16.1 MP

      Sigma sd Quattro
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      APS-C

      29 MP

      Advantage of Samsung NX1000

      Samsung NX1000
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Samsung NX1000 over Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10.

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 vs Samsung NX1000
      Video Capture vs
      Larger Sensor Micro Four Thirds vs APS-C
      Higher Sensor Resolution 10.0 Megapixel vs 20.3 Megapixel
      Higher Native ISO 1,600 vs 12,800
      Max Image Resolution 3648 x 2736 vs 5472 x 3648
      More Focus Points 3 vs 15
      Face Detection vs
      Live View Autofocus vs
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus vs
      Larger Screen 2.5" vs 3.0"
      Higher Resolution Screen 207k dot vs 921k dot
      Higher Viewfinder Coverage 95% vs 100%
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 3.0 fps vs 8.0 fps
      Multi-Segment Metering vs
      Center Weighted Metering vs
      Spot Metering vs
      Higher DxO Low Light ISO 429 vs 840
      Higher DxO Color Depth 21.3 vs 22.8
      Higher DxO Dynamic Range 10.8 vs 12.4
      Higher DxO Overall Score 55 vs 72
      HDMI Output vs
      Built-in Microphone vs Stereo
      Built-In Wi-Fi vs
      Lighter 556 g (1.23 lb / 19.61 oz) vs 222 g (0.49 lb / 7.83 oz)

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      Samsung NX3000
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      APS-C

      20.3 MP

      Samsung NX2000
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      APS-C

      20.3 MP

      Samsung NX1
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      APS-C

      28.2 MP

      Samsung NX100
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      APS-C

      15 MP

      Samsung NX10
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      APS-C

      15 MP

      Samsung NX1100
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      APS-C

      20.3 MP

      Samsung NX500
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      APS-C

      28.2 MP

      Samsung NX mini
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      1-inch

      20.5 MP

      Samsung NX11
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      APS-C

      15 MP

      Samsung NX210
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      APS-C

      20.3 MP

      Samsung NX30
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      APS-C

      20.3 MP

      Samsung NX5
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      APS-C

      15 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 Samsung NX1000
        Orientation Sensor
      WEAKNESSES Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 Samsung NX1000
        Timelapse Recording
        No Image Stabilization
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 has a 2.5" screen with 207k dot resolution and Samsung NX1000 has a 3.0" screen with 921k dot resolution. Both have Fixed screens.

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      Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 with Fixed screen


      Optical (pentamirror) Viewfinder on Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 has a built-in Optical (pentamirror) viewfinder. It has a 95% coverage and 0.93x (0.47x 35mm equivalent) magnification. There is no built-in or optional viewfinder available on Samsung NX1000.

      Sensor

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 features a 10.0 megapixel Micro Four Thirds CMOS sensor with dimensions of 17.3 x 13 mm and a total area of 224.9 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 1,600. Samsung NX1000 features a 20.3 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor with dimensions of 23.5 x 15.7 mm and a total area of 246.5 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 12,800.


      Here is a sensor size comparison chart where you can see how different sensors compare with each other:

      Sensor size chart
      Sensor Dimensions Area Aspect Ratio Crop Factor
      Image cannot be displayedMedium Format44 x 33 mm1452 mm24:30.79x
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      Image cannot be displayedAPS-H27 x 18 mm486 mm23:21.3x
      Image cannot be displayedAPS-C23.6 x 15.6 mm368.2 mm23:21.5x
      Image cannot be displayedAPS-C (Canon)22.3 x 14.9 mm332.3 mm23:21.6x
      Image cannot be displayedMicro Four Thirds17.4 x 13 mm226.2 mm24:32x
      Image cannot be displayed1-inch13.2 x 8.8 mm116.2 mm23:22.7x
      Image cannot be displayed1/1.7-inch7.44 x 5.58 mm41.5 mm24:34.7x
      Image cannot be displayed1/2.3-inch6.17 x 4.55 mm28.1 mm24:35.6x

      Photography Features

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 can take pictures up to 3648 x 2736 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 2816 x 2112, 2048 x 1536 with 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios. Samsung NX1000 can take pictures up to 5472 x 3648 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 5472 x 3080, 3888 x 2592, 3712 x 2088, 3648 x 3648, 2976 x 1984, 2944 x 1656, 2736 x 1824, 2640 x 2640, 2000 x 2000, 1920 x 1080, 1728 x 1152, 1024 x 1024 with 1:1, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.


      Lens Mount

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 has Four Thirds lens mount and Samsung NX1000 has Samsung NX lens mount. Due to Micro Four Thirds sensor in Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 its crop factor is equal to 2x, this means that a 35mm equivalent focal length of the mounted lens will be equal to its actual focal length times 2. Due to APS-C sensor in Samsung NX1000 its crop factor is equal to 1.5x, this means that a 35mm equivalent focal length of the mounted lens will be equal to its actual focal length times 1.5.


      No Image Stabilization

      The cameras do not have image stabilization. On Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 it means that you need lenses with optical image stabilization for vibration reduction. As for Samsung NX1000 nothing can be done. On Samsung NX1000 it means that you need lenses with optical image stabilization for vibration reduction. As for Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 nothing can be done.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      Built-in Wi-Fi on Samsung NX1000

      Samsung NX1000 has a built-in Wi-Fi (802.11n, 2.4 GHz) which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
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      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Samsung NX1000 comes with BC1030 battery pack with battery life of 320 shots.


      External Storage Slots

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 has a single SD/SDHC/MMC card slot. Samsung NX1000 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 has Focal-plane shutter. Shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec on Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10, and up to 1/4000 sec on Samsung NX1000. Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 can shoot continuously up to 3.0 fps. Samsung NX1000 can shoot continuously up to 8.0 fps.


      Flash

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 has a built-in flash with maximum range of 11.00 m and also accepts external flash which can be connected via Hot Shoe. Samsung NX1000 has no built-in flash but an external flash may be connected via Hot Shoe. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/180 sec on Samsung NX1000.

      Physical Parameters

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 body has dimensions of 135 x 96 x 78 mm (5.31 x 3.78 x 3.07") and Samsung NX1000 body has dimensions of 114 x 63 x 37 mm (4.49 x 2.48 x 1.46"). Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 weighs 556 g (1.23 lb / 19.61 oz) and Samsung NX1000 weighs 222 g (0.49 lb / 7.83 oz).

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10

      Samsung NX1000

      135 mm

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      114 mm

      63 mm

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      78 mm

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      Size comparisons of Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 and Samsung NX1000

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 and Samsung NX1000 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10

      Samsung NX1000

      AVERAGE
      64
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 207k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      GOOD
      71
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10

      Samsung NX1000

      AVERAGE
      55
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   3 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 207k dot
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      64
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   15 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 8.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 320 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10

      Samsung NX1000

      POOR
      54
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   3 Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 207k dot
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      56
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   15 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 8.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 320 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10

      Samsung NX1000

      GOOD
      72
      •   Small Sensor
      •   3 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.5"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 207k dot
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      78
      •   15 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/180 sec
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10

      Samsung NX1000

      GOOD
      77
      •   Small Sensor
      •   3 Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 207k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 556 g (1.23 lb / 19.61 oz)
      GOOD
      82
      •   15 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 222 g (0.49 lb / 7.83 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10

      Samsung NX1000

      GOOD
      79
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 207k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 556 g (1.23 lb / 19.61 oz)
      GOOD
      84
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 222 g (0.49 lb / 7.83 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 320 shots

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 and Samsung NX1000 and give them scores of 53 and 61 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10

      Samsung NX1000

      OVERALL
      53
      OVERALL
      61

      Sensor

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10

      Samsung NX1000

      AVERAGE
      65
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10.0 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Low DxO Overall Score - 55
      GOOD
      70
      •   Sensor Resolution - 20.3 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   DxO Overall Score - 72

      Photo

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10

      Samsung NX1000

      POOR
      54
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      AVERAGE
      57
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 8.0 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/180 sec

      Video

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10

      Samsung NX1000

      BAD
      0
      •   No Image Stabilization
      BAD
      14
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080

      Focusing

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10

      Samsung NX1000

      AVERAGE
      69
      •   3 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      AVERAGE
      64
      •   15 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10

      Samsung NX1000

      AVERAGE
      63
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.5"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 207k dot
      AVERAGE
      62
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10

      Samsung NX1000

      POOR
      40
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Built-in Microphone
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      GOOD
      78
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10

      Samsung NX1000

      POOR
      43
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 556 g (1.23 lb / 19.61 oz)
      POOR
      43
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 222 g (0.49 lb / 7.83 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 320 shots


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