Canon D30 vs Panasonic L10

Its time to look a little more closely at the Canon D30 and Panasonic L10, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the D30 (3MP) and L10 (10MP) and the D30 (APS-C) and L10 (Four Thirds) provide different sensor dimensions.

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The D30 was introduced 8 years prior to the L10 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the D30 matches up versus the L10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS D30 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon D30 Gallery & Panasonic L10 Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon D30 offers exterior measurements of 150mm x 107mm x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 855 grams (1.88 lbs) whilst the Panasonic L10 has measurements of 135mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.3" x 3.8" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 556 grams (1.23 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the D30 and the L10.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D30 and L10 is 57 and 66 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specifications. The image below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the D30 and L10.

Plainly, both of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The D30 with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic L10 will offer more detail using its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics more aggressively. The more aged D30 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.