Canon 5DS vs Panasonic L10

Here, we will be comparing the Canon 5DS and Panasonic L10, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the 5DS (51MP) and L10 (10MP) and the 5DS (Full frame) and L10 (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor measurements.

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The 5DS was launched 7 years later than the L10 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise overview of how the 5DS matches up vs the L10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 5DS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10. The complete galleries are provided at Canon 5DS Gallery and Panasonic L10 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon 5DS has got outside dimensions of 152mm x 116mm x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") having a weight of 930 grams (2.05 lbs) and the Panasonic L10 has dimensions of 135mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.3" x 3.8" x 3.1") having a weight of 556 grams (1.23 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the 5DS compared to the L10.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the 5DS and L10 is 55 and 66 respectively.

Often, its hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing just by reading through specifications. The graphic below will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the 5DS and L10.

To sum up, both of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The 5DS because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Canon 5DS will give you greater detail utilizing its extra 41MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The younger 5DS is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.