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Nikon D500 vs Panasonic L10

Portability
56
Imaging
65
Features
90
Overall
75
Nikon D500 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 front
Portability
66
Imaging
45
Features
38
Overall
42

Nikon D500 vs Panasonic L10 Key Specs

Nikon D500
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 1640000)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 860g - 147 x 115 x 81mm
  • Introduced January 2016
  • Replaced the Nikon D300S
Panasonic L10
(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
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Nikon D500 vs Panasonic L10 Overview

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Nikon D500 vs Panasonic L10, both Advanced DSLR cameras by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the D500 (21MP) and L10 (10MP) and the D500 (APS-C) and L10 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The D500 was released 8 years later than the L10 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the D500 matches up versus the L10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D500 over the Panasonic L10

 D500 L10 
IntroducedJanuary 2016December 2007Fresher by 99 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3.2"2.5"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution2359k207kClearer display (+2152k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic L10 over the Nikon D500

 L10 D500 

Common features in the Nikon D500 and Panasonic L10

 D500 L10 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Nikon D500 vs Panasonic L10 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D500 features exterior measurements of 147mm x 115mm x 81mm (5.8" x 4.5" x 3.2") having a weight of 860 grams (1.90 lbs) while 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).

Take a look at the Nikon D500 vs Panasonic L10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the D500 and the L10.

Nikon D500 vs Panasonic L10 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the D500 and L10 is 56 and 66 respectively.

Nikon D500 vs Panasonic L10 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D500 vs Panasonic L10 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing just by researching a spec sheet. The photograph below might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the D500 and L10.

As you can see, both of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The D500 because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Nikon D500 will render extra detail as a result of its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The younger D500 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.

Nikon D500 vs Panasonic L10 sensor size comparison

Nikon D500 vs Panasonic L10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D500 vs Panasonic L10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D500 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic L10 Portrait photography highlights
79
manual focus
resolution is good (21 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
supports RAW files
57
manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Nikon D500 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic L10 as a Street photography camera
68
screen tilts
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
includes focus via touch
environment sealing
good ISO range (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
59
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
lighter than competitors (556 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D500 Sports photography factors
Panasonic L10 Sports photography factors
76
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
resolution is good (21 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features tracking focus
environment sealing
great battery pack (1,240 shots)
has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
42
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
max frames per second low (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D500 Travel photography advice
Panasonic L10 Travel photography advice
68
great battery pack (1,240 per charge)
environment sealing
has bluetooth
includes focus via touch
resolution is good (21 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
51
lighter than competitors (556g)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D500 Landscape photography features
Panasonic L10 Landscape photography features
77
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice screen size (3.2")
resolution is good (21 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
good ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
great battery pack (1,240 per charge)
has dual storage slots
does not have image stabilization
49
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
small screen (2.5 inch)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon D500
Vlogging with Panasonic L10
31
touchscreen
features face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has microphone jack
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
9
can't shoot video
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Nikon D500 vs Panasonic L10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D500 and Panasonic L10
 Nikon D500Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon D500 Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2016-01-05 2007-12-14
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed 5 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 21 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5568 x 3712 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 51200 1600
Max enhanced ISO 1640000 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Min enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 153 3
Cross focus points 99 -
Lens
Lens mount Nikon F Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 309 45
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3.2 inches 2.5 inches
Display resolution 2,359 thousand dots 207 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.66x 0.47x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 11.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2)
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4K (UHD) 30p/25p/24p, 1080/60p/50p/30p/25p/24p, 720/60p/50p -
Max video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 860 gr (1.90 pounds) 556 gr (1.23 pounds)
Dimensions 147 x 115 x 81mm (5.8" x 4.5" x 3.2") 135 x 96 x 78mm (5.3" x 3.8" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 84 55
DXO Color Depth score 24.1 21.3
DXO Dynamic range score 14.0 10.8
DXO Low light score 1324 429
Other
Battery life 1240 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL15 -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type XQD/SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compliant) SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots Two One
Pricing at release $1,497 $350