Canon 20D vs Panasonic L10

Here is a thorough analysis of the Canon 20D versus Panasonic L10, both Advanced DSLR cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the 20D (8MP) and the L10 (10MP) is pretty close but the 20D (APS-C) and L10 (Four Thirds) come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The 20D was manufactured 4 years prior to the L10 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the 20D matches up versus the L10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 20D and Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon 20D Gallery and Panasonic L10 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon 20D comes with external dimensions of 144mm x 106mm x 72mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.8") having a weight of 770 grams (1.70 lbs) whilst the Panasonic L10 has measurements of 135mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.3" x 3.8" x 3.1") having a weight of 556 grams (1.23 lbs).

Examine the Canon 20D versus Panasonic L10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the 20D compared to the L10.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the 20D and L10 is 59 and 66 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing purely by looking through specs. The photograph here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the 20D and L10.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The 20D due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Panasonic L10 will render greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older 20D will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.