Nikon D5 vs Panasonic L10

Here, we will be reviewing the Nikon D5 versus Panasonic L10, former being a Pro DSLR while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the D5 (21MP) and L10 (10MP) and the D5 (Full frame) and L10 (Four Thirds) provide different sensor dimensions.

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The D5 was manufactured 8 years later than the L10 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon D5 being a Large SLR camera and the Panasonic L10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the D5 matches up against the L10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon D5 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon D5 Gallery & Panasonic L10 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D5 enjoys external dimensions of 160mm x 158.5mm x 92mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 1415 grams (3.12 lbs) and the Panasonic L10 has dimensions of 135mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.3" x 3.8" x 3.1") with a weight of 556 grams (1.23 lbs).

Look at the Nikon D5 versus Panasonic L10 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the D5 versus the L10.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the D5 and L10 is 50 and 66 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing simply by checking out technical specs. The graphic below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the D5 and L10.

As you can tell, each of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The D5 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Nikon D5 will produce extra detail due to its extra 11MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The newer D5 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.