Photocritic SLR database

The Lumix L10 was a finalist for PopPhoto.com’s 2007 Camera of the Year. It may have been because of its 2.5-inch LCD that offers 270 degree rotation.

Or maybe the judges were impressed by its Intelligent ISO Control function, which detects and adapts to the movement of the subject and sets the appropriate ISO setting and the shutter speed. Maybe they were wowed by a unique Face Detection function. Of course, the L10 does offer one of the most advanced hybrid AF system in the industry, too, so that may have caused them to vote it camera of the year. What can’t be disputed is that it’s a rahter fine bit of kit.

Would we buy it though? Well… that depends…

CNET:

“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”. (full review)

DPReview:

“With the L10, Panasonic has created the closest thing to a point-and-shoot experience on a DSLR that I’ve seen”. (full review)

imaging resource:

“Under the skin, the Lumix L10 is a lot more than a simple cost-cutting of the original model [DMC L1]. Some of the features really appear to stand out from the crowd, especially those related to the camera’s live view mode”. (full review)

LetsGoDigital:

“The Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 incorporates a Face Detection function, a first in digital SLR cameras, that helps the camera to recognize a human face to capture it bright and clear. Up to 15 human faces can be detected simultaneously”. (full review)

DPreview:

“But the problem facing Panasonic is that the L10 (…) is too expensive to compete in the growing entry-level 10MP SLR market and nowhere near well-specified enough to play with the big boys in the enthusiast / semi-pro market it’s price pushes it towards.” (full review)

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