Canon 40D vs Panasonic L10

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.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 40D and Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10. The whole galleries are available at Canon 40D Gallery and Panasonic L10 Gallery.

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.

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

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.