Canon 30D vs Panasonic L10
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Canon 30D vs Panasonic L10 Key Specs
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- 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- No Video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 556g - 135 x 96 x 78mm
- Released December 2007
Canon 30D vs Panasonic L10 Overview
Let's look more closely at the Canon 30D and Panasonic L10, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the 30D (8MP) and the L10 (10MP) is very well matched but the 30D (APS-C) and L10 (Four Thirds) offer different sensor size.
TikTok Developing Photo App to Challenge Instagram's DominanceThe 30D was revealed 20 months prior to the L10 making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).
Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the 30D grades versus the L10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Canon 30D vs Panasonic L10 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 30D and Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10. The full galleries are provided at Canon 30D Gallery and Panasonic L10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 30D over the Panasonic L10
30D | L10 | |||
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Display resolution | 230k | 207k | Clearer display (+23k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic L10 over the Canon 30D
L10 | 30D | |||
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Released | December 2007 | April 2006 | Fresher by 20 months |
Common features in the Canon 30D and Panasonic L10
30D | L10 | |||
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Focus manually | Very precise focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 2.5" | 2.5" | Same display size | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Lacking Touch display |
Canon 30D vs Panasonic L10 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon 30D features outer measurements of 144mm x 106mm x 74mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.9") having a weight of 784 grams (1.73 lbs) while the Panasonic L10 has measurements of 135mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.3" x 3.8" x 3.1") along with a weight of 556 grams (1.23 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon 30D and Panasonic L10 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the 30D against the L10.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the 30D and L10 is 58 and 66 respectively.
Canon 30D vs Panasonic L10 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing merely by looking at technical specs. The photograph below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the 30D and L10.
As you have seen, both of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 30D having a larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Panasonic L10 will give extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos way more aggressively. The older 30D is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.
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Canon 30D vs Panasonic L10 Specifications
Canon EOS 30D | Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Panasonic |
Model | Canon EOS 30D | Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 |
Class | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Launched | 2006-04-04 | 2007-12-14 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 22.5 x 15mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 337.5mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 8 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3504 x 2336 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Max boosted ISO | 3200 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Canon EF/EF-S | Micro Four Thirds |
Number of lenses | 326 | 45 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.5 inches | 2.5 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 207k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.56x | 0.47x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 60 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 5.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 m (ISO 100) | 11.00 m |
Flash options | 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 | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/250 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Max video resolution | None | None |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 784 gr (1.73 lbs) | 556 gr (1.23 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 144 x 106 x 74mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.9") | 135 x 96 x 78mm (5.3" x 3.8" x 3.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 59 | 55 |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.5 | 21.3 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.8 | 10.8 |
DXO Low light score | 736 | 429 |
Other | ||
Self timer | Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | Compact Flash (Type I or II) | SD/MMC/SDHC card |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $773 | $350 |