The Rich Tonal Quality of the CCD, the Low Power Consumption of CMOS

The L10 uses a high-image-quality 10.1-megapixel 4/3-type Live MOS Sensor, which delivers the same high image quality as a CCD sensor with the low power consumption of a CMOS sensor. This advanced sensor draws on MOS signal amplification technology but uses a simpler structure. It's molded as a single unit onto a flexible circuit board, reducing both the number of signal exchanges and the contact resistance from wiring. An outstanding process technology with low-voltage activation reduces heat and noise while improving the image quality of the Live View function.

10.1-Megapixel Resolution with Low Noise and High Sensitivity

By incorporating the 2.2μm pixel technology, Panasonic succeed in the mass production of a miniaturized circuit that sustains the same light receiving area as the sensor of 7.5-megapixel. In addition, the efficiency of light reception is raised at the same time. The result is to keep the sensitivity as high as, or even higher than that of 7.5-megapixel despite the decreased pixel area.

If dust collects on a digital camera's imaging sensor, every photo the camera takes will be affected. Dust entering the camera while changing the lens is one of the biggest problems with digital SLR cameras featuring interchangeable lenses.

The L10 solves this problem with its dust reduction system. A special filter called Supersonic Wave Filter is positioned in front of the imaging sensor, between the low-pass filter and shutter. Every time the camera is switched on, this filter generates perpendicular supersonic vibrations at an effective rate of around 30,000 vibrations per second to shake off dust and other particles from the sensor. The area between the sensor and the filter is completely airtight. The dust is collected by a dust absorption section below the filter.

A camera without dust reduction

The DMC-L10