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Canon 5D MIII vs Panasonic L10

Portability
55
Imaging
68
Features
74
Overall
70
Canon EOS 5D Mark III front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 front
Portability
66
Imaging
44
Features
38
Overall
41

Canon 5D MIII vs Panasonic L10 Key Specs

Canon 5D MIII
(Full Review)
  • 22MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 950g - 152 x 116 x 76mm
  • Launched May 2012
  • Replaced the Canon 5D MII
  • New Model is Canon 5D MIV
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
  • Introduced December 2007
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Canon 5D MIII vs Panasonic L10 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Canon 5D MIII vs Panasonic L10, both Advanced DSLR cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the 5D MIII (22MP) and L10 (10MP) and the 5D MIII (Full frame) and L10 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The 5D MIII was unveiled 4 years later than the L10 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the 5D MIII matches up against the L10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon 5D MIII over the Panasonic L10

 5D MIII L10 
IntroducedMay 2012December 2007More recent by 55 months
Display sizing3.2"2.5"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution1040k207kClearer display (+833k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic L10 over the Canon 5D MIII

 L10 5D MIII 

Common features in the Canon 5D MIII and Panasonic L10

 5D MIII L10 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Canon 5D MIII vs Panasonic L10 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera, you should consider its weight and volume. The Canon 5D MIII has outer dimensions of 152mm x 116mm x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") along with a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs) whilst the Panasonic L10 has sizing 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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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the 5D MIII versus the L10.

Canon 5D MIII vs Panasonic L10 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 5D MIII and L10 is 55 and 66 respectively.

Canon 5D MIII vs Panasonic L10 top view buttons comparison

Canon 5D MIII vs Panasonic L10 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor measurements just by going through technical specs. The photograph underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the 5D MIII and L10.

As you can tell, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The 5D MIII using its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Canon 5D MIII will show greater detail having an extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The newer 5D MIII is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon 5D MIII vs Panasonic L10 sensor size comparison

Canon 5D MIII vs Panasonic L10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 5D MIII vs Panasonic L10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 5D MIII Portrait photography advice
Panasonic L10 Portrait photography advice
80
has manual focus
decent MP (22MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
has face detection focus
saves RAW files
56
you can focus manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 5D MIII
Street photography with Panasonic L10
58
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
very good ISO range (25,600)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
heavier than average in class (950g)
59
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
lighter than average in class (556g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 5D MIII Sports photography info
Panasonic L10 Sports photography info
71
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
decent MP (22MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
environment proofing
has phase detect auto focus
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
42
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
has phase detect autofocus
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 5D MIII Travel photography features
Panasonic L10 Travel photography features
51
environment proofing
decent MP (22MP)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (950g)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
51
lighter than average in class (556g)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 5D MIII Landscape photography information
Panasonic L10 Landscape photography information
73
has manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2 inch)
decent MP (22 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
has double storage slots
lack of image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse mode
49
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
tiny screen (2.5")
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 5D MIII as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic L10 as a Vlogging camera
27
has face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external mic port
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
heavier than average in class (950 grams)
9
no video shooting
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Canon 5D MIII vs Panasonic L10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 5D MIII and Panasonic L10
 Canon EOS 5D Mark IIIPanasonic Lumix DMC-L10
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model Canon EOS 5D Mark III Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Launched 2012-05-22 2007-12-14
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 5+ -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 22 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5760 x 3840 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 25600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Min enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 61 3
Cross focus points 41 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 250 45
Focal length multiplier 1 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dots 207 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech Clear View II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x 0.47x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 11.00 m
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2)
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/200 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (29.97, 25, 23.976 fps fps), 1280 x 720 (59.94, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (25, 30 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 950 grams (2.09 lbs) 556 grams (1.23 lbs)
Dimensions 152 x 116 x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") 135 x 96 x 78mm (5.3" x 3.8" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 81 55
DXO Color Depth score 24.0 21.3
DXO Dynamic range score 11.7 10.8
DXO Low light score 2293 429
Other
Battery life 950 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model LP-E6 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type Compact Flash Type I (UDMA compatible), SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots 2 1
Launch cost $2,780 $350