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Canon 40D vs Panasonic L10

Portability
57
Imaging
49
Features
50
Overall
49
Canon EOS 40D front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 front
Portability
66
Imaging
45
Features
38
Overall
42

Canon 40D vs Panasonic L10 Key Specs

Canon 40D
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 822g - 146 x 108 x 74mm
  • Introduced October 2007
  • Succeeded the Canon 30D
  • Updated by Canon 50D
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
  • Announced December 2007
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Canon 40D vs Panasonic L10 Overview

Here is a extensive assessment of the Canon 40D vs Panasonic L10, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the 40D (10MP) and the L10 (10MP) is very similar but the 40D (APS-C) and L10 (Four Thirds) feature different sensor size.

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The 40D was announced within a month of the L10 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the 40D scores versus the L10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 40D over the Panasonic L10

 40D L10 
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution230k207kClearer display (+23k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic L10 over the Canon 40D

 L10 40D 

Common features in the Canon 40D and Panasonic L10

 40D L10 
AnnouncedOctober 2007December 2007Similar generation
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Canon 40D vs Panasonic L10 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon 40D comes with physical dimensions of 146mm x 108mm x 74mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.9") and a weight of 822 grams (1.81 lbs) while the Panasonic L10 has dimensions of 135mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.3" x 3.8" x 3.1") with a weight of 556 grams (1.23 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the 40D versus the L10.

Canon 40D vs Panasonic L10 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the 40D and L10 is 57 and 66 respectively.

Canon 40D vs Panasonic L10 top view buttons comparison

Canon 40D vs Panasonic L10 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing only by reviewing technical specs. The photograph here may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the 40D and L10.

As you can tell, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact resolution but different sensor sizing. The 40D has got the larger sensor which is going to make getting bokeh easier.

Canon 40D vs Panasonic L10 sensor size comparison

Canon 40D vs Panasonic L10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 40D vs Panasonic L10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 40D Portrait photography details
Panasonic L10 Portrait photography details
59
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
megapixel count low (10MP)
57
manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
low MP (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon 40D Street photography factors
Panasonic L10 Street photography factors
56
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
59
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
lighter than competitors in class (556g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 40D
Sports photography with Panasonic L10
53
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
good sensor size (APS-C)
environment sealing
supports phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
low battery power (800 shots)
42
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with phase detect autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 40D as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic L10 as a Travel photography camera
48
environment sealing
flash built-in
low battery power (800 per charge)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
51
lighter than competitors in class (556g)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low MP (10 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 40D as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic L10 as a Landscape photography camera
58
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is good (3")
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
low battery power (800 shots)
49
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
screen is small (2.5")
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 40D
Vlogging with Panasonic L10
9
can't record video
9
can't record video
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Canon 40D vs Panasonic L10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 40D and Panasonic L10
 Canon EOS 40DPanasonic Lumix DMC-L10
General Information
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model Canon EOS 40D Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2007-10-24 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 22.2 x 14.8mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 328.6mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3888 x 2592 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
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 3 inches 2.5 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 207k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.47x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 6.5fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 12.00 m (ISO 100) 11.00 m
Flash settings 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
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Highest 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 822 grams (1.81 lb) 556 grams (1.23 lb)
Dimensions 146 x 108 x 74mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.9") 135 x 96 x 78mm (5.3" x 3.8" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 64 55
DXO Color Depth score 22.1 21.3
DXO Dynamic range score 11.3 10.8
DXO Low light score 703 429
Other
Battery life 800 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots One One
Launch price $1,099 $350