Upgrade Guide
Lumix FZ82D→Lumix L10
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Worthwhile
Clear improvements over the FZ82D. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.
What's new in the L10
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Burst rate30fps vs 10fps
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Generation2 years newer (2026 vs 2024)
Unchanged or similar
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ResolutionSimilar (20MP)
Suitability by genre
Base scores — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. The Upgrade Checker adjusts them for your skill level.
| Genre | FZ82D | L10 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | +1.8 | ||
| Street | +2.5 | ||
| Travel | +1.5 | ||
| Wedding & Events | +1.9 | ||
| Filmmaking | +2.2 | ||
| Documentary | +1.9 | ||
| Sports & Action | — | ||
| Landscape | +2.0 | ||
| Wildlife | — | ||
| Casual | — | ||
| Food | +1.8 | ||
| Macro | +1.2 | ||
| Architecture | +2.3 | ||
| Astrophotography | +2.2 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | ||
| Fun & simple | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | FZ82D | L10 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £379 | £1,299 | |
| Released | 2024 | 2026 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 18.1MP 1/2.3-inch MOS | 20.4MP (26.5MP multi-aspect) Four Thirds BSI CMOS | |
| Resolution | 18MP | 20MP | ↑ |
| Video | 4K/30p, 4K Photo burst mode | 5.6K/60p, 4K/120p, 10-bit | |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF (DFD) with face detection | AI-tracking hybrid phase-detect AF | |
| Stabilisation | Power O.I.S. (optical, in-lens) | Power O.I.S. (optical, in-lens) | |
| Burst Rate | 10fps | 30fps | ↑ |
| Battery Life | 330 shots (CIPA, estimated) | 300 shots (CIPA, estimated) | ↓ |
| Weight | 596g (with battery and card) | 508g | ↑ |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed | |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots | None (screen only) | |
| Screen | Fixed touchscreen | Tilting touchscreen | |
| Mount | Fixed 60x zoom lens (20-1200mm equivalent) | Fixed Leica DC Vario-Summilux 24-75mm f/1.7-2.8 lens | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD (UHS-I) | Single SD |
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