Panasonic Lumix L10 Review: Compact, Stylish, and Capable

Panasonic celebrated 25 years of Lumix in Osaka, Japan, with the surprise launch of the Lumix L10, a successor to the LX100 series. The $1,499 camera features a 26-megapixel Micro Four Thirds sensor from the GH7, a Leica 24-75mm f/1.7-2.8 power-zoom lens, and a 2.36-million-dot EVF. A Titanium Gold special edition is available directly from Panasonic for $100 extra, including a matching auto cap, strap, lens cloth, and threaded shutter button. The L10 lacks a mode dial and exposure compensation dial, replaced by customizable controls and a multi-function dial. It uses the BLK-22 battery, offers a UHS-II SD slot, and has a leaf shutter syncing at all speeds. Autofocus is phase-detect hybrid with subject detection, but tracking remains poor. Video capabilities include MP4, MOV, V-Log, and open gate, but no headphone jack or IBIS. The camera is not weather-sealed. Alternatives include the Ricoh GR IV and Fujifilm X100 VI, though neither combines an EVF with a zoom lens. The L10 is recommended for those seeking a stylish, versatile compact camera.