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Panasonic LUMIX L10


Everyone thinks this is the most exciting new camera of the year, but I think it misses the whole point of a compact camera:
https://amateurphotographer.com/latest/opinion/everyone-thinks-this-is-the-most-exciting-new-camera-of-the-year-but-i-think-it-misses-the-whole-point-of-a-compact-camera/

Dpreview size comparison of LX100 II vs L10:
https://www.dpreview.com/articles/7448610185/panasonic-lx100ii-versus-l10-size-comparison
"The newer camera is 127 x 74 x 67mm (5.0 x 2.9 x 2.6") and 508g (17.9oz), while the older one is smaller in every dimension: 115 x 66 x 64mm (4.5 x 2.6 x 2.5") and 392g (13.8oz).

When Panasonic announced the L10, it touted its "signature saffiano leather-textured finish" and "high-quality metal exterior with magnesium alloy front case." Holding the L10, it feels slightly more solid than the LX100 II, and not just because the thicker grip fills out my hand more. The rest is a bit more of a mixed bag, though. The top plate dials and buttons feel decidedly cheaper and more plasticky to me. The rear plate buttons aren't especially pleasing to me either, though I appreciate that they're more prominent and easier to press. I also prefer the leatherette wrap on LX100 II to the L10's; it feels grippier and softer to the touch, while the L10's essentially just feels like textured plastic. It's not an unalloyed win for the LX100 II, though. I find the L10's aperture ring feels and sounds quite a bit nicer, though I appreciate the noticeable detent when going into and out of 'A' mode on both."

















Leica is still on the D-Lux 8 "metal gray" cycle that is expected in June:
https://leicarumors.com/2026/05/16/the-rumored-leica-m11-p-q3-d-lux-8-and-apo-m-50-f-2-metal-gray-models-may-not-be-announced-together-but-a-few-weeks-apart.aspx/



May 21, 2026 at 07:51 PM
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Panasonic LUMIX L10


Dpreview size comparison of LX100 II vs L10:
https://www.dpreview.com/articles/7448610185/panasonic-lx100ii-versus-l10-size-comparison
"The newer camera is 127 x 74 x 67mm (5.0 x 2.9 x 2.6") and 508g (17.9oz), while the older one is smaller in every dimension: 115 x 66 x 64mm (4.5 x 2.6 x 2.5") and 392g (13.8oz).

When Panasonic announced the L10, it touted its "signature saffiano leather-textured finish" and "high-quality metal exterior with magnesium alloy front case." Holding the L10, it feels slightly more solid than the LX100 II, and not just because the thicker grip fills out my hand more. The rest is a bit more of a mixed bag, though. The top plate dials and buttons feel decidedly cheaper and more plasticky to me. The rear plate buttons aren't especially pleasing to me either, though I appreciate that they're more prominent and easier to press. I also prefer the leatherette wrap on LX100 II to the L10's; it feels grippier and softer to the touch, while the L10's essentially just feels like textured plastic. It's not an unalloyed win for the LX100 II, though. I find the L10's aperture ring feels and sounds quite a bit nicer, though I appreciate the noticeable detent when going into and out of 'A' mode on both."

















Everyone thinks this is the most exciting new camera of the year, but I think it misses the whole point of a compact camera:
https://amateurphotographer.com/latest/opinion/everyone-thinks-this-is-the-most-exciting-new-camera-of-the-year-but-i-think-it-misses-the-whole-point-of-a-compact-camera/

Leica is still on the D-Lux 8 "metal gray" cycle that is expected in June:
https://leicarumors.com/2026/05/16/the-rumored-leica-m11-p-q3-d-lux-8-and-apo-m-50-f-2-metal-gray-models-may-not-be-announced-together-but-a-few-weeks-apart.aspx/



May 21, 2026 at 07:51 PM
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Re: Panasonic LUMIX L10


Dpreview size comparison of LX100 II vs L10:
https://www.dpreview.com/articles/7448610185/panasonic-lx100ii-versus-l10-size-comparison
"The newer camera is 127 x 74 x 67mm (5.0 x 2.9 x 2.6") and 508g (17.9oz), while the older one is smaller in every dimension: 115 x 66 x 64mm (4.5 x 2.6 x 2.5") and 392g (13.8oz).

When Panasonic announced the L10, it touted its "signature saffiano leather-textured finish" and "high-quality metal exterior with magnesium alloy front case." Holding the L10, it feels slightly more solid than the LX100 II, and not just because the thicker grip fills out my hand more. The rest is a bit more of a mixed bag, though. The top plate dials and buttons feel decidedly cheaper and more plasticky to me. The rear plate buttons aren't especially pleasing to me either, though I appreciate that they're more prominent and easier to press. I also prefer the leatherette wrap on LX100 II to the L10's; it feels grippier and softer to the touch, while the L10's essentially just feels like textured plastic. It's not an unalloyed win for the LX100 II, though. I find the L10's aperture ring feels and sounds quite a bit nicer, though I appreciate the noticeable detent when going into and out of 'A' mode on both."

















Leica is still on the D-Lux 8 "metal gray" cycle that is expected in June:
https://leicarumors.com/2026/05/16/the-rumored-leica-m11-p-q3-d-lux-8-and-apo-m-50-f-2-metal-gray-models-may-not-be-announced-together-but-a-few-weeks-apart.aspx/



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