Nikon L26 vs Panasonic L10
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Nikon L26 vs Panasonic L10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
- 164g - 96 x 60 x 29mm
- Released February 2012
(Full Review)
- 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- No Video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 556g - 135 x 96 x 78mm
- Introduced December 2007
Nikon L26 vs Panasonic L10 Overview
Lets look more closely at the Nikon L26 and Panasonic L10, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the L26 (16MP) and L10 (10MP) and the L26 (1/2.3") and L10 (Four Thirds) offer totally different sensor sizes.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe L26 was manufactured 4 years after the L10 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Nikon L26 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic L10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the L26 scores versus the L10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Nikon L26 vs Panasonic L10 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix L26 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon L26 Gallery & Panasonic L10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L26 over the Panasonic L10
L26 | L10 | |||
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Introduced | February 2012 | December 2007 | Newer by 51 months | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 207k | Clearer screen (+23k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic L10 over the Nikon L26
L10 | L26 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial exact focusing |
Common features in the Nikon L26 and Panasonic L10
L26 | L10 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Lack of Touch screen |
Nikon L26 vs Panasonic L10 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon L26 comes with external measurements of 96mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Panasonic L10 has specifications of 135mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.3" x 3.8" x 3.1") with a weight of 556 grams (1.23 lbs).
Compare the Nikon L26 and Panasonic L10 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the L26 and the L10.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the L26 and L10 is 93 and 66 respectively.
Nikon L26 vs Panasonic L10 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specifications. The picture underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the L26 and L10.
Plainly, both of those cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The L26 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Nikon L26 will offer you greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more recent L26 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.
Nikon L26 vs Panasonic L10 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon L26 vs Panasonic L10 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L26 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model | Nikon Coolpix L26 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Advanced DSLR |
Released | 2012-02-01 | 2007-12-14 |
Physical type | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 3 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/3.2-6.5 | - |
Macro focus range | 10cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 45 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 2.5" |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 207k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.47x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 60 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 11.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync | Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2) |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | - |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
Video data format | MPEG-4 | - |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 164g (0.36 lbs) | 556g (1.23 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 96 x 60 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 135 x 96 x 78mm (5.3" x 3.8" x 3.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 55 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 21.3 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 10.8 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 429 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 200 photos | - |
Type of battery | AA | - |
Battery model | 2 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/MMC/SDHC card |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $70 | $350 |