Nikon D300 vs Panasonic L10

Here is a complete overview of the Nikon D300 and Panasonic L10, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the D300 (12MP) and the L10 (10MP) is pretty similar but the D300 (APS-C) and L10 (Four Thirds) come with different sensor sizes.

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The D300 was unveiled 3 months later than the L10 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise overview of how the D300 matches up versus the L10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon D300 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon D300 Gallery and Panasonic L10 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D300 offers outer measurements of 147mm x 114mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.5" x 2.9") along with a weight of 925 grams (2.04 lbs) whilst the Panasonic L10 has dimensions 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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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the D300 compared to the L10.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the D300 and L10 is 55 and 66 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing merely by going over specifications. The photograph underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the D300 and L10.

To sum up, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The D300 with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Nikon D300 will offer you extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a little more aggressively.