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Canon 30D vs Panasonic L10

Portability
58
Imaging
46
Features
39
Overall
43
Canon EOS 30D front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 front
Portability
66
Imaging
45
Features
38
Overall
42

Canon 30D vs Panasonic L10 Key Specs

Canon 30D
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 784g - 144 x 106 x 74mm
  • Launched April 2006
  • Superseded the Canon 20D
  • Refreshed by Canon 40D
Panasonic L10
(Full Review)
  • 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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon 30D over the Panasonic L10

 30D L10 
Display resolution230k207kClearer display (+23k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic L10 over the Canon 30D

 L10 30D 
ReleasedDecember 2007April 2006Fresher by 20 months

Common features in the Canon 30D and Panasonic L10

 30D L10 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.5"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).

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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.

Canon 30D vs Panasonic L10 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the 30D and L10 is 58 and 66 respectively.

Canon 30D vs Panasonic L10 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon 30D vs Panasonic L10 sensor size comparison

Canon 30D vs Panasonic L10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 30D vs Panasonic L10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 30D as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic L10 as a Portrait photography camera
51
you can focus manually
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no liveview feature
low MP (8MP)
57
has manual focus
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon 30D Street photography features
Panasonic L10 Street photography features
52
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
59
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
lighter than competition (556g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 30D Sports photography highlights
Panasonic L10 Sports photography highlights
44
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
no liveview feature
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
low MP (8 megapixels)
42
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports phase detect auto focus
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 30D Travel photography info
Panasonic L10 Travel photography info
42
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low MP (8MP)
display is not selfie friendly
51
lighter than competition (556 grams)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 30D
Landscape photography with Panasonic L10
46
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
low MP (8 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
49
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 30D Vlogging information
Panasonic L10 Vlogging information
9
can't shoot video
9
can't record video
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Canon 30D vs Panasonic L10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 30D and Panasonic L10
 Canon EOS 30DPanasonic Lumix DMC-L10
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