- Panasonic marks 25 years of making Lumix cameras with the new Lumix L10
- It’s a modern upgrade to the iconic Lumix LX100 series with Panasonic’s latest micro four-thirds sensor and photo and video prowess
- The L10 will be available in black or silver from June 2026 or a Gold Titanium Special Edition version from July 2026
Panasonic has marked 25 years of making Lumix cameras with a new premium compact camera, the Lumix L10. And if it looks familiar, that’s because its design elements are taken directly from the popular LX100 series.
The Lumix LX100 II was the last of the much-admired series that launched in 2018 and has been discontinued for years. The news of the Lumix L10 will please fans of micro-four-thirds compact cameras, especially as this is not simply a relaunch like recent Lumix travel zooms such as the ZS300 / TZ300.
No, Panasonic has put its latest micro-four-thirds sensor and processor into the Lumix L10, meaning it has the 20.4MP photo and 5.2K video-making capabilities of the Lumix GH7, and the processing grunt of the full-frame flagship Lumix S1 II, complete with the latest Real Time LUTs photo styles.
There are three color variants to choose from: Black or Silver cost $1,499 / £1,299 / AU$2,599 and are available from June 2026, while the Titanium Gold Special Edition (which you can see in my hands-on photos) costs $1,599 / £1,399 / AU$2,999 / AU$2,999 and is available from various July 26 editions. (pictured) and a leather strap.
I’ve had a few hours using the compact camera at a 25th anniversary party in Japan, and it’s reminded me how much I enjoyed the LX100 series all those years ago. Let’s take a quick look at the key features.
A premium compact camera with all the ingredients to be a hit
I’ve read many comments on camera forums wishing for the return of the LX100 series, and today that day has come – only with a new name: the Lumix L10.
The 2026 remake has many of the same design cues; a 1.1lb / 508g body, built-in 24-75mm f/1.7 to f/2.8 Leica Summilux lens with 3cm macro focusing, 2.36m-dot OLED viewfinder and a 1.84m-dot angled touchscreen.
But if everything is familiar on the outside (which is a good thing in my book – the series has always been delightful to use and sorely missed), the inside brings the series into the present with Panasonic’s latest sensor and processor.
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It’s a 20.4MP micro-four-thirds sensor capable of 11fps burst shooting (mechanical shutter) and 30fps (electronic shutter), 10-bit video recording up to 5.2K, plus the handy MP4 Lite video codec supported by Panasonic’s latest processor – and 779-point hybrid phase-piercing unit. 2018’s LX100 II.
There’s also Panasonic’s powerful Lumix Lab app in the picture now, with a range of useful remote control functions, reliable high-speed image transfers to smartphone and the ability to add custom Real Time LUTs color profiles to the camera.
Panasonic Lumix L10 photo samples
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These LUTs can be assigned to a switch on the lens, which by default is set to control different aspect ratios, but can also be adjusted for a step zoom.
Panasonic has also added a new photo style, with Leica Monochrome joining an arsenal of black-and-white profiles, plus three new ‘L-Classic’ color profiles — I’m already a fan of the gold version (see above).
I’ll share more details once I’ve had more time with the camera – stay tuned for my upcoming in-depth review. What I will say now, though, is that I’m glad to see Panasonic’s much-loved premium compact camera making a comeback through the Lumix L10, and I can already see it being a popular everyday camera. Have your say in the comments below!
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