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Thoughts on the Panasonic L10?

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p.2 #1 · Thoughts on the Panasonic L10?

DavidZvi wrote:
Also, not sure why they replaced the SS with a mode dial.

Yes, that's unfortunate about the dials. I own the LX100 II and the manual dials/controls make it such a unique camera. Also the exposure comp dial is also gone and replaced with a customizable dial.

I just took the LX100 II to Jersey and D.C., along with the ZS200 (https://www.openfilmmaker.com/the-travel-photography-setup-that-finally-ended-my-analysis-paralysis/). I am very impressed with this combo... And now tempted to get the L10. I also think it's annoying it's the same size as the Lymix S9 that includes superb IBIS, but L10 has none? Lol. They know if they included IBIS in the L10, it would reduce sales in their other cameras. I'd deduce they have a GX model in the works, likely this fall or later.

Jun 18, 2026 at 06:02 PM

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p.2 #2 · Thoughts on the Panasonic L10?

There are many reports of IQ issues with this camera/ It seems to be better with close shots but lacks detail on medium & far landscape pics. Very few, if any, actual users are posting images? Some of the images on DPR are dodgy & DPR requested another model in order to check IQ issues....
The L10 appears to be a well specied camera but it is used to take pictures!

Jul 06, 2026 at 02:24 AM

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p.2 #3 · Thoughts on the Panasonic L10?

I posted the dpr results to the other FM post:
https://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/1942831/4#17054269

The results are similar to my experience on LX100 & LX100 II on quality control... Hopefully the lens is sealed better this time. After trying LX100/100 II, I ended up with Canon G1X III and was very happy with the wide open lens quality and sealing as a landscape camera... However the long side portraits is on the slow side, so I ended up with a used D-Lux 7 and now a used L10 from B&H... My other solution was having gm5+42.5mm tele but again too many pieces...

I shot extensively with m43 and the lens on this camera is not comparable to other m43 lenses maybe due more physics eg look at the size of Pana 12-35mm 2.8 or 1.7 zoom lenses and the new higher MP sensors exposes the old design eg you need to stopped the lens down and supposedly the lens curvature causes the wide open results per dpr... It is a lazy update from Panasonic side, eg not updating the aged lens design... Per dpr, it is the latest Fuji P&S craze that pushed the camera manufacturers to update quickly without spending too much on R&D, RX1R III/L10 and new RX10 update... Canon is supposed to bring a new P&S camera also as rumored for a while...

Again it is about compromises and uses. It is similar size to X100VI size. It gives wider and longer zoom that will never get the same sharpness of prime lenses or maybe even similar newer Canon V1 zoom, but it will extend your shooting possibilities esp on the tele side for family/low lght outings if you want sth better than your phone... For me animal eye & faster pdaf are a plus, but going from wide to tele has the same speed as before eg too slow to be a street camera if you change the zoom...

LX100 II optics test: https://www.optyczne.pl/416.4-Test_aparatu-Panasonic_Lumix_DC-LX100_II_Optyka.html

Canon G1X III: https://www.optyczne.pl/389.4-Test_aparatu-Canon_PowerShot_G1_X_Mark_III_Optyka.html

Canon V1: https://www.optyczne.pl/524.4-Test_aparatu-Ricoh_GR_IV_Optyka.html

X100F: https://www.optyczne.pl/361.4-Test_aparatu-Fujifilm_X100F_Optyka.html

X100V: https://www.optyczne.pl/444.4-Test_aparatu-Fujifilm_X100V_Optyka.html

GR III: https://www.optyczne.pl/427.4-Test_aparatu-Ricoh_GR_III_Optyka.html

GR IV: https://www.optyczne.pl/524.4-Test_aparatu-Ricoh_GR_IV_Optyka.html

keith wc wrote:
There are many reports of IQ issues with this camera/ It seems to be better with close shots but lacks detail on medium & far landscape pics. Very few, if any, actual users are posting images? Some of the images on DPR are dodgy & DPR requested another model in order to check IQ issues....
The L10 appears to be a well specied camera but it is used to take pictures!

Edited on Jul 06, 2026 at 12:25 PM · View previous versions

Jul 06, 2026 at 08:44 AM

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p.2 #4 · Thoughts on the Panasonic L10?

I had an LX100, sold it, bought another, sold it, bought a Leica D-Lux 8, sold it, and bought an L10. And sold it.

The L10 is a solid feeling machine, bigger with good heft, but not too big. I liked the feel. Focus noticeably faster than its predecessors, which is good. I actually like power zoom on a camera like this, because it makes for one handed operation.

But to me the biggest issue was that the end images were not better than the D-Lux 8. or LX100. This despite updated processor and magical innards. And I was never happy with the image quality of its predecessors which is why, despite the handiness, I parted with them.

More- I recently picked up an Olympus OM-10 IV refurb from OM Systems, complete with the kit zoom, for $477. In image output, the OM with kit lens was preferable to me over the L10. And if I had to swear to it, I'd say the output quality of my little Sony RX100 VII is preferable.

I don't know why, but to me that lens just does not add up. I appreciate that it is quite fast for a compact zoom, but something about the output just seems, I dunno, thin to me.

So the L10 is a solid camera with an impressive feature list. I don't do video that much so did not test that. But for the size of the L10, I expect weather reisistance and a built-in flash- the Canon G1X III manages both, with a larger APS 24mp sensor in a smaller and lighter package than the L10. And to me, in the L10, the price:output ratio is certainly not there.

Others love it, so I'm happy for them. Me, I'm just disappointed, really looked forward to an upgrade in output.

Jul 06, 2026 at 11:55 AM

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p.2 #5 · Thoughts on the Panasonic L10?

I got mine yesterday and after remapping the buttons to access my preferred functions, I did some torture tests at high iso's in bad light with an uninterested subject. So far, I'm pleased. The iso's up to 12,800 look good as per my experiences with GH6's and G9II's. The AF seems snappy, on par with my OM-1's for responsiveness and speed. Accuracy with human and animal eye detect seems really good. Next, out into the wider world to see if it will become my main squeeze for my personal work. I'm hoping it does.

Ralph

DC-L10 DC VARIO-SUMMILUX 1:1.7-2.8/10.9-34 ASPH. lens 18mm f/2.5 1/250s 5000 ISO 0.0 EV

Jul 24, 2026 at 09:19 AM

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p.2 #6 · Thoughts on the Panasonic L10?

Got out a bit yesterday in NYC to do some of my usual photos of people. I gave the PDAF and face detect a good workout, and I'd say I'm pleased with the camera and lens. The sensor is a bit different than the OM-1 mkII's in that it renders blacker blacks, but tends to have less highlight headroom. The lens is fine, not bitingly sharp as a prime, similar to the P/L 12-35 f2.8.

DC-L10 DC VARIO-SUMMILUX 1:1.7-2.8/10.9-34 ASPH. lens 18mm f/2.5 1/1000s 1000 ISO 0.0 EV

DC-L10 DC VARIO-SUMMILUX 1:1.7-2.8/10.9-34 ASPH. lens 16mm f/2.3 1/2500s 100 ISO 0.0 EV

DC-L10 DC VARIO-SUMMILUX 1:1.7-2.8/10.9-34 ASPH. lens 23mm f/2.8 1/1250s 100 ISO 0.0 EV

DC-L10 DC VARIO-SUMMILUX 1:1.7-2.8/10.9-34 ASPH. lens 23mm f/2.8 1/1000s 500 ISO 0.0 EV

DC-L10 DC VARIO-SUMMILUX 1:1.7-2.8/10.9-34 ASPH. lens 16mm f/2.3 1/1000s 250 ISO 0.0 EV

Jul 27, 2026 at 11:34 AM

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p.2 #7 · Thoughts on the Panasonic L10?

Below are two images from my first week using it as an EDC.

Two questions:
a) Does anyone know of any good raw profiles that are out for use in ACR? Neither Cobalt nor ColorFidelity have support so far.
b) Is there any dedicated remote shutter solution (that doesn't involve using your phone)?

A few impressions:
1) The size and weight are great given the sensor size. I added the SmallRig grip and have no issues taking with me every day in my backpack. The build is more plasticky than I wanted, but the advantage is weight.

2) Sensor IQ is very good. I shoot an OM-1 Mark II and low ISOs seem cleaner on this camera, probably the DGO sensor at work.

3) I like the offset VF/rangefinder style VF placement for this size of camera. No nose smudges on the camera to clean all the time.

4) Controls are a mixed bag. I like the level of customization and the fact that Panasonic lets you assign almost any function to each button. I like having the manual aperture ring and aspect ratio selector which frees up some buttons. I also love that there are five custom functions available directly as dial settings with no menu diving. That's way ahead of a lot of larger camera systems.

That said, since that tracking AF is way below my Canon/Sony/Nikon cameras I need to specify the exact area where I want to focus for each shot. I don't like using the rear screen as a touch bad (instant smudges), so that means giving up the 4 way directional pad and therefore 4 function keys to move the AF point around. They should have sacrificed the LUT button for a small joystick, that could have been customized for LUTs if needed.

5) I was surprised that Auto ISO is a single setting with no ability to bias it faster or slower based on shutter speed. As a result, I am manually changing ISO often to get what I want.

6) AF is inconsistent on inanimate static subjects with AFS and AFC, I have to take a bunch of shots and play them back to figure out which one nailed focus. There may be some field curvature because even stopped down to f/6.3 and even samll variations in focus show up in the final image.

7) The lens is OK, but this really needed an update. The biggest advantage is the size and maximum aperture given that size. It's not great in the corners at 24mm or 75mm and I need to close down to f8 to get even sharpness across the frame. 75mm is lower in contrast as well, which is too bad as I use that the most. In the 50mm range f5.6 is quite good.

Overall, I couldn't find a better option and this is decent, but for $1,500 I would like to see some significant upgrades in a Mk II.

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Aug 23, 2026 at 11:18 AM

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p.2 #8 · Thoughts on the Panasonic L10?

ketang wrote:
A few impressions:
1) The build is more plasticky.
2) They should have sacrificed the LUT button for a small joystick, that could have been customized for LUTs if needed.
3) I was surprised that Auto ISO is a single setting with no ability to bias it faster or slower based on shutter speed. As a result, I am manually changing ISO often to get what I want.
4) AF is inconsistent on inanimate static subjects with AFS and AFC,

i was tempted to buy today as its available in stock but few points above has got me thinking before i buy...hmm

Aug 23, 2026 at 10:51 PM

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p.2 #9 · Thoughts on the Panasonic L10?

ketang wrote:
A few impressions:
1) The build is more plasticky.
2) They should have sacrificed the LUT button for a small joystick, that could have been customized for LUTs if needed.
3) I was surprised that Auto ISO is a single setting with no ability to bias it faster or slower based on shutter speed. As a result, I am manually changing ISO often to get what I want.
4) AF is inconsistent on inanimate static subjects with AFS and AFC,

- I would say the build quality is about the same as the LX100 models.

- I changed my LUT button to adjust minimum shutter speed with auto ISO. Lumix has always implemented auto ISO that way. OM auto ISO cannot be biased fast or slow either. And they make it impossible to map a button to easily access it without having to dive into the menu's. My work around with OM is to have custom settings with minimum shutter speeds for various uses. Not ideal either.

- I would agree about the AF, it does tend to pulse, so my work around is to shoot a lot of frames. My ex-G9II's were worse with the same AF issue, so that seems to be a thing for Lumix. Hopefully they will first admit it's a problem, and then fix it. But I doubt it.

All in all, I still like the camera. And so far the AF issue hasn't soured me on it as did the G9II's.

Aug 24, 2026 at 08:36 AM

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p.2 #10 · Thoughts on the Panasonic L10?

Good reminder on the custom modes. I forgot to to mention that this is one of the best features of this camera (will add that above). I use C1-C5 and I like having each of those available on the mode dial.

As for custom buttons, I have one for choosing ISO and one for adjusting ISO minimum shutter speed. Canon, Sony, and Nikon each allow you to bias it, though only Sony makes it easy to change via a custom button.

Aug 24, 2026 at 08:46 AM

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p.2 #11 · Thoughts on the Panasonic L10?

So I just got mine 2 weeks ago, and only had a chance to use it today. I am kinda "glad" to read ketang's impression about the AF inconsistency(so I am not crazy). I just took it to a cars and coffee and in most photos it seems fine without issue. But in some of the dumbest photos with a car parked and I get a shot that is blatantly out of focus. And all the shots I am pretty sure it had the focus confirmed when I took them. I just don't expect a camera made today to do that. This one is SOOC and I had the point over the Porsche and quick glance on the screen seems fine and I moved one, and on the computer it looks pretty bad.

IQ when that is not happening seems pretty great. Nothing I'd honestly complain about. I shot some Raw+Jpg to just see what the SOOC shots looks like with a LUT I just imported using the app, and it was generated from old photos. I thought they look fine, but my exposure needs work to use SOOC because I am so used to shooting raw slightly underexposed.

Aug 29, 2026 at 12:14 PM

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p.2 #12 · Thoughts on the Panasonic L10?

RacingManiac wrote:
So I just got mine 2 weeks ago, and only had a chance to use it today. I am kinda "glad" to read ketang's impression about the AF inconsistency(so I am not crazy). I just took it to a cars and coffee and in most photos it seems fine without issue. But in some of the dumbest photos with a car parked and I get a shot that is blatantly out of focus. And all the shots I am pretty sure it had the focus confirmed when I took them. I just don't expect a camera made today to do...Show more →

My suggestion is to shoot a short burst of images, you stand a much better chance of getting one in focus. It seems like the focus wobbles, which I agree is a head scratcher. Same issue I had with my G9II's.

Aug 29, 2026 at 01:51 PM

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p.2 #13 · Thoughts on the Panasonic L10?

The pictures in this thread look good! I had seen other pictures and none of them have been good.

Sep 07, 2026 at 06:46 PM

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p.2 #14 · Thoughts on the Panasonic L10?

I have a L10. I was part of the pre-order and received mine mid June. I also ordered a Westcott flash and a Small Rig grip for it.

I bought it to have as an every day camera. I have a Canon R5 and an R7 which I use for landscape, portraits, concert, birds, urban, everything. I have 8-9 RF lenses. I also have a Sony a6500 and a few lenses. Sometimes this becomes overwhelming. I wanted a high end camera, one that was like a point and shoot, fixed lens. The L10 fit that. I have found that if I buy a camera, I will suddenly buy lenses, flashes, accessories, and bags, and then it becomes not fun anymore. The L10 was supposed to fix that. Just go have fun with it.

So far, after 4k pics, I have been overall pleased with it. I tried the Sony RX100 VII and it was too small in my hand, the L10 feels just right. It does not feel plasticy and/or cheap. The build quality seems good. Battery life is phenomenal. The menu was difficult for a Canon guy to figure out a few things, but Google and some YT vids cleared up some things.

I love the camera for street and urban stuff, and I found that it worked well at a football game for some general photos. There are a few things I do not like.

Price, $1500 is too much, $1200 would be a better price point, but it was sold out at $1500 so I see the point. When I look through the viewfinder, my cheek touches the screen and confuses the AF. I turn it off, but, I hate that because sometimes I like to touch the screen with my finger to change the focus point. And probably my biggest gripe is that I went out on a August morning in Alabama, 80-85 degrees. I was in constant street photography mode, so I took 500 photos in an hour. The screen indicated the camera was overheating (yellow triangle icon). It never shut off, but it was disappointing.

And there are times I have hit the aperture ring inadvertently and change it without noticing.

I do love the switch to set different zoom ranges. Mine is set to 35, 50, and 75mm. Getting back to 24mm is not speedy. It goes back to 35mm then you must power zoom to 24mm.

Post processing in LR. I have found in great conditions, the files look great. If I have ISO of 3200 or more, the images start to suffer when upping shadows.

I have some photos of the Ohio State game this past weekend with the L10. While I couldn't zoom in as much as I would have liked, I think I got some decent photos, even if cropped. Here they are:

https://www.facebook.com/caseyjohnsonphoto

I will upload some more photos to Flickr if anyone is interested. Overall, 7/10.

Sep 08, 2026 at 09:13 PM

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p.2 #15 · Thoughts on the Panasonic L10?

I think outside of the focus issue that I think is workaround-able(someone on dpreview suggested I use pinpoint focus which will bring up a magnified view of where the point is so you can see if the confirmed focus is actually in focus, helped quite a bit this past weekend). The images looks pretty good and I haven't found anything to really complain about photo wise, but so far haven't really used it outside of outdoor daylight. I wish there is a way to make it do folders by date like Sony does, makes organizing photos easier. I'd have to shoot more in different lighting condition to see if it can cover the spectrum better. I'd expect M43- size sensor to struggle more once I get some night photos, but I also am pretty reliant on AI denoise so I'd push the ISO pretty aggressively(even on RX100IV that I also have, which I have the same reservation about the size and ergo, no doubting the capability though).

I posted some extra shots here as well:
https://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/1955753/

Sep 08, 2026 at 09:52 PM

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