Upgrade Guide
Lumix L10→Lumix FZ82D
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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The FZ82D offers little measurable spec improvement over the L10. Spend the money on glass instead.
Unchanged or similar
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ResolutionSimilar (18MP)
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 | L10 | FZ82D | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | -1.8 | ||
| Street | -2.5 | ||
| Travel | -1.5 | ||
| Wedding & Events | -1.9 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | ||
| Filmmaking | -2.2 | ||
| Documentary | -1.9 | ||
| Landscape | -2.0 | ||
| Casual | — | ||
| Food | -1.8 | ||
| Macro | -1.2 | ||
| Architecture | -2.3 | ||
| Astrophotography | -2.2 | ||
| Fun & simple | — | ||
| Sports & Action | — | ||
| Wildlife | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | L10 | FZ82D | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,299 | £379 | |
| Released | 2026 | 2024 | ↓ |
| Sensor | 20.4MP (26.5MP multi-aspect) Four Thirds BSI CMOS | 18.1MP 1/2.3-inch MOS | |
| Resolution | 20MP | 18MP | ↓ |
| Video | 5.6K/60p, 4K/120p, 10-bit | 4K/30p, 4K Photo burst mode | |
| Autofocus | AI-tracking hybrid phase-detect AF | Contrast-detect AF (DFD) with face detection | |
| Stabilisation | Power O.I.S. (optical, in-lens) | Power O.I.S. (optical, in-lens) | |
| Burst Rate | 30fps | 10fps | ↓ |
| Battery Life | 300 shots (CIPA, estimated) | 330 shots (CIPA, estimated) | ↑ |
| Weight | 508g | 596g (with battery and card) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed | |
| Viewfinder | None (screen only) | EVF, 2.36M dots | |
| Screen | Tilting touchscreen | Fixed touchscreen | |
| Mount | Fixed Leica DC Vario-Summilux 24-75mm f/1.7-2.8 lens | Fixed 60x zoom lens (20-1200mm equivalent) | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD | Single SD (UHS-I) |
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