Nikon D7000 vs Panasonic L10

Below, we will be matching up the Nikon D7000 versus Panasonic L10, both Advanced DSLR cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the D7000 (16MP) and L10 (10MP) and the D7000 (APS-C) and L10 (Four Thirds) enjoy different sensor size.

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The D7000 was released 3 years after the L10 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a brief summary of how the D7000 scores versus the L10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon D7000 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon D7000 Gallery and Panasonic L10 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon D7000 has got external measurements of 132mm x 105mm x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") and a weight of 780 grams (1.72 lbs) whilst 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).

Check the Nikon D7000 versus Panasonic L10 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the D7000 against the L10.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the D7000 and L10 is 59 and 66 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes only by viewing specs. The picture below might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the D7000 and L10.

All in all, the 2 cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The D7000 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Nikon D7000 will result in extra detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The newer D7000 should have an advantage in sensor technology.