Nikon D200 vs Panasonic L10
55 Imaging
48 Features
45 Overall
46


66 Imaging
44 Features
38 Overall
41
Nikon D200 vs Panasonic L10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- No Video
- Nikon F Mount
- 920g - 147 x 113 x 74mm
- Released February 2006
- Previous Model is Nikon D100
- New Model is Nikon D300
(Full Review)
- 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- No Video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 556g - 135 x 96 x 78mm
- Introduced December 2007

Nikon D200 vs Panasonic L10 Overview
Here is a thorough overview of the Nikon D200 versus Panasonic L10, both Advanced DSLR cameras by companies Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the D200 (10MP) and the L10 (10MP) is very comparable but the D200 (APS-C) and L10 (Four Thirds) posses totally different sensor size.

The D200 was brought out 21 months prior to the L10 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).
Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the D200 matches up versus the L10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Nikon D200 vs Panasonic L10 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon D200 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon D200 Gallery and Panasonic L10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D200 over the Panasonic L10
D200 | L10 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 207k | Crisper display (+23k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic L10 over the Nikon D200
L10 | D200 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Introduced | December 2007 | ![]() | February 2006 | Fresher by 21 months |
Common features in the Nikon D200 and Panasonic L10
D200 | L10 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 2.5" | ![]() | 2.5" | Equal display size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
Nikon D200 vs Panasonic L10 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon D200 provides physical dimensions of 147mm x 113mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") with a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs) and the Panasonic L10 has sizing of 135mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.3" x 3.8" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 556 grams (1.23 lbs).
Look at the Nikon D200 versus Panasonic L10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the D200 compared to the L10.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the D200 and L10 is 55 and 66 respectively.

Nikon D200 vs Panasonic L10 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is hard to see the gap in sensor sizing simply by going through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the D200 and L10.
Clearly, the 2 cameras have the same resolution but not the same sensor sizing. The D200 includes the larger sensor which should make obtaining shallow DOF easier. The older D200 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Nikon D200 vs Panasonic L10 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D200 vs Panasonic L10 Specifications
Nikon D200 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 | |
---|---|---|
General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model | Nikon D200 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 |
Category | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Released | 2006-02-23 | 2007-12-14 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 23.6 x 15.8mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 372.9mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3872 x 2592 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 3200 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Nikon F | Micro Four Thirds |
Available lenses | 309 | 45 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.5 inch | 2.5 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 207 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.63x | 0.47x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 60s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 5.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 m | 11.00 m |
Flash settings | Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow | Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2) |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/250s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Maximum video resolution | None | None |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 920g (2.03 lb) | 556g (1.23 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 147 x 113 x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") | 135 x 96 x 78mm (5.3" x 3.8" x 3.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 64 | 55 |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.3 | 21.3 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.5 | 10.8 |
DXO Low light score | 583 | 429 |
Other | ||
Battery model | EN-EL3e | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 to 20 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | Compact Flash (Type I or II) | SD/MMC/SDHC card |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail price | $999 | $350 |