Nikon S3000 vs Panasonic L10

On this page, we are analyzing the Nikon S3000 vs Panasonic L10, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S3000 (12MP) and the L10 (10MP) is fairly similar but the S3000 (1/2.3") and L10 (Four Thirds) boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The S3000 was manufactured 2 years after the L10 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Nikon S3000 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic L10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the S3000 scores vs the L10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S3000 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon S3000 Gallery & Panasonic L10 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon S3000 features physical dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Panasonic L10 has proportions of 135mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.3" x 3.8" x 3.1") along with a weight of 556 grams (1.23 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the S3000 against the L10.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S3000 and L10 is 96 and 66 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading technical specs. The image here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S3000 and L10.

As you have seen, both the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The S3000 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Nikon S3000 will deliver extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more modern S3000 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.