Nikon L20 vs Panasonic L10

Its time to look much closer at the Nikon L20 vs Panasonic L10, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the L20 (10MP) and the L10 (10MP) is pretty similar but the L20 (1/2.3") and L10 (Four Thirds) boast different sensor dimensions.

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The L20 was unveiled 14 months after the L10 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Nikon L20 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic L10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summary of how the L20 grades against the L10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix L20 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon L20 Gallery and Panasonic L10 Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon L20 has outer measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Panasonic L10 has sizing of 135mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.3" x 3.8" x 3.1") having a weight of 556 grams (1.23 lbs).

Look at the Nikon L20 vs Panasonic L10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the L20 versus the L10.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L20 and L10 is 94 and 66 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specifications. The image here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the L20 and L10.

To sum up, both of these cameras provide the same megapixels albeit different sensor dimensions. The L20 offers the tinier sensor which will make getting shallower depth of field tougher. The more modern L20 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.