Panasonic intros Lumix DMC-L10 DSLR
Panasonic's still relatively new to the DSLR game, but it looks like it's intent on proving its worth, and it's now rolled out its second such camera: the Lumix DMC-10. This one clocks in at a hefty 10.1 megapixels, and boasts a swiveling 2.5-inch LCD, along with Panasonic's Venus Engine III image processor, a "Supersonic Wave Filter" dust reduction system, and some nifty features like face detection and "intelligent ISO control." You'll also get a LEICA D VARIO-ELMAR 14-50mm / F3.8-5.6 ASPH. / MEGA OIS lens with the camera, which can of course be swapped out if you're looking to mix things up a bit. Look for this one to be available sometime this October with an MSRP of $1,300.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
JugoGoya @ Aug 30th 2007 12:00PM
Looks like an offspring of a Canon S5 and an Evolt-510
Silverfrog @ Aug 30th 2007 12:54PM
At $1300, it needs to be comparable with Canon's 40D and the Nikon D200 (and upcoming D300). I haven't seen what all lense mounts the Lumix has, but if it supports other manufacturer's mounts, it could be interesting, but only for new adopters. Current Canon and Nikon users wouldn't even think of switching when most of us already have several thousand dollars worth of accessories.
crash+burn @ Aug 30th 2007 9:31PM
it is a 4/3rds mount camera meaning ALL 4/3rds digital lenses from Olympus Leica/Panasonic Sigma and has adapters for all of the manual lenses.
Peter Teiman @ Aug 30th 2007 2:17PM
Hi there,
This is Peter Teiman writing from Sweden. Whilst I think that the Lumix is a good cameral, I have noted distortions to the pictures on the periphery.
Has anyone else noted this.
Many thanks,
Peter Teiman
Kyle @ Aug 30th 2007 2:24PM
Canon's 10.1 MP Rebel XTi is about $350-$400 cheaper. It's much nicer, in my opinion.
Jeff @ Aug 30th 2007 2:50PM
You're actually paying for that piece of glass. Leica is a luxury camera company and like any luxury brand, anything that comes out of its gates is heavenly priced.
Silverfrog @ Aug 30th 2007 4:17PM
Re: Jeff
Nice try. Sure, Leica has quite an assortment of good lenses, but the Leica flagship DSLR (M8) only supports 2 fps, up to 6 shots. Please--this camera would not work well at all for sports/PJ type applications whatsoever. If this is what luxury is, I'll happily avoid "luxury" in favor of the industry leader(s) Canon and Nikon. I want a fast camera that also takes great images, and nothing Leica makes has this.
Ryan @ Aug 30th 2007 7:53PM
Yeah agreed. If Leica hopes to fetch their prices they need to step up their efforts. Although historically it will take them a while to change. They cant compete in terms of value. No one will argue against their quality of glass or build. I think they are hoping to tie some of their loyal followers in with these less pricey Panasonic bodies, sacrifice some metal for plastic and not quite the same "elite" target market. It is nice to see Leica glass out there pushing the competition to better themselves.
William @ Aug 30th 2007 4:40PM
The M8 is NOT a DSLR. It's rangefinder camera not meant for sports and has all manual controls. Leica's only DSLR is the Digilux 3 which is the sister camera of the Panasonic L1.
Eugene Chan @ Aug 31st 2007 4:47AM
As somebody already mentioned, the M8 is an eclectic rangefinder camera designed for the Leica screw-mount lenses. On the other hand, the new Lumix does come with Leica glass to some extent, and it *is* 14mm wide. The flexible LCD + contrast AF + working dust cleaning system should also entice buyers, if the selection nice compact 4/3rds system lenses isn't enough.
While the 4/3rds system is not capable of expanding upward into the 40D and D300's space, cameras like the L-10 and E-510 really aren't meant to compete with those models. What the backers of the 4/3rds system really need to do is displace the Nikon D40[x] as the dominant low-cost SLR. They really need to attack that market, and maybe even create a new class of camera beneath it.
Silverfrog @ Aug 31st 2007 8:38AM
Right, thank you for correcting that point. The M8 is not DSLR. I still don't think it's worth $5000 when for $5000 you could have a Canon 1D mark III, which is superior in many ways to this camera.