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Canon 10D vs Panasonic L1

Portability
56
Imaging
43
Features
36
Overall
40
Canon EOS 10D front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 front
Portability
65
Imaging
42
Features
38
Overall
40

Canon 10D vs Panasonic L1 Key Specs

Canon 10D
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 875g - 150 x 107 x 75mm
  • Revealed March 2003
  • Updated by Canon 20D
Panasonic L1
(Full Review)
  • 7MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 606g - 146 x 87 x 77mm
  • Revealed April 2007
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Canon 10D vs Panasonic L1 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Canon 10D and Panasonic L1, both Advanced DSLR cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the 10D (6MP) and the L1 (7MP) is fairly comparable but the 10D (APS-C) and L1 (Four Thirds) posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The 10D was unveiled 5 years prior to the L1 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the 10D grades vs the L1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 10D over the Panasonic L1

 10D L1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic L1 over the Canon 10D

 L1 10D 
RevealedApril 2007March 2003Newer by 49 months
Display dimensions2.5"1.8"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution207k118kSharper display (+89k dot)

Common features in the Canon 10D and Panasonic L1

 10D L1 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Canon 10D vs Panasonic L1 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and size. The Canon 10D offers exterior measurements of 150mm x 107mm x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") having a weight of 875 grams (1.93 lbs) whilst the Panasonic L1 has specifications of 146mm x 87mm x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0") along with a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the 10D and the L1.

Canon 10D vs Panasonic L1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 10D and L1 is 56 and 65 respectively.

Canon 10D vs Panasonic L1 top view buttons comparison

Canon 10D vs Panasonic L1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions simply by going through specifications. The picture underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the 10D and L1.

To sum up, both of those cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 10D having a larger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Panasonic L1 will produce greater detail having an extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged 10D will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon 10D vs Panasonic L1 sensor size comparison

Canon 10D vs Panasonic L1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 10D vs Panasonic L1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 10D Portrait photography info
Panasonic L1 Portrait photography info
49
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no liveview
sensor resolution not great (6 megapixels)
55
focusing manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
sensor resolution not great (7MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon 10D Street photography highlights
Panasonic L1 Street photography highlights
51
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
58
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
lighter than others (606g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 10D as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic L1 as a Sports photography camera
38
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no liveview
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (6MP)
41
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
has phase detect autofocus
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (7 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 10D Travel photography advice
Panasonic L1 Travel photography advice
41
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (6MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
50
lighter than others (606g)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (7 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 10D Landscape photography factors
Panasonic L1 Landscape photography factors
45
has manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is somewhat small (1.8 inch)
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (6 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
48
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
screen is small (2.5 inch)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (7 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 10D as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic L1 as a Vlogging camera
9
no video shooting
9
no video recording
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Canon 10D vs Panasonic L1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 10D and Panasonic L1
 Canon EOS 10DPanasonic Lumix DMC-L1
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model Canon EOS 10D Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2003-03-31 2007-04-11
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 22.7 x 15.1mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 342.8mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixels 7 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3072 x 2048 3136 x 2352
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 7 3
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 250 45
Focal length multiplier 1.6 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 1.8 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of screen 118 thousand dot 207 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x 0.46x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.00 m (ISO 100) 13.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2)
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/200 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Maximum video resolution None None
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 875g (1.93 lbs) 606g (1.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 150 x 107 x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") 146 x 87 x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 57 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.9 not tested
DXO Low light score 571 not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/MMC card
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $1,900 $1,500