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Nikon D80 vs Panasonic L10

Portability
62
Imaging
49
Features
36
Overall
43
Nikon D80 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 front
Portability
66
Imaging
44
Features
38
Overall
41

Nikon D80 vs Panasonic L10 Key Specs

Nikon D80
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 668g - 132 x 103 x 77mm
  • Launched September 2006
  • Replaced the Nikon D70
  • New Model is Nikon D90
Panasonic L10
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 556g - 135 x 96 x 78mm
  • Released December 2007
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Nikon D80 vs Panasonic L10 Overview

The following is a in depth analysis of the Nikon D80 vs Panasonic L10, both Advanced DSLR cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the D80 (10MP) and the L10 (10MP) is pretty close but the D80 (APS-C) and L10 (Four Thirds) posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The D80 was unveiled 14 months earlier than the L10 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a short introduction of how the D80 matches up versus the L10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D80 over the Panasonic L10

 D80 L10 
Screen resolution230k207kCrisper screen (+23k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic L10 over the Nikon D80

 L10 D80 
ReleasedDecember 2007September 2006Newer by 14 months

Common features in the Nikon D80 and Panasonic L10

 D80 L10 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.5"2.5"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Nikon D80 vs Panasonic L10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Nikon D80 has got external dimensions of 132mm x 103mm x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") with a weight of 668 grams (1.47 lbs) and the Panasonic L10 has specifications of 135mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.3" x 3.8" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 556 grams (1.23 lbs).

Examine the Nikon D80 vs Panasonic L10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the D80 versus the L10.

Nikon D80 vs Panasonic L10 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the D80 and L10 is 62 and 66 respectively.

Nikon D80 vs Panasonic L10 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D80 vs Panasonic L10 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions merely by looking through technical specs. The picture here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D80 and L10.

As you can tell, both of these cameras provide the same resolution albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The D80 has got the bigger sensor which should make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult. The more aged D80 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon D80 vs Panasonic L10 sensor size comparison

Nikon D80 vs Panasonic L10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D80 vs Panasonic L10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D80 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic L10 as a Portrait photography camera
53
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no liveview
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
56
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Nikon D80 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic L10 as a Street photography camera
54
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
59
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
lighter than competition in class (556 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D80 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic L10 Sports photography highlights
41
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect auto focus
no liveview
slow fps (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
42
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports phase detect auto focus
max frames per second low (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D80 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic L10 as a Travel photography camera
44
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
51
lighter than competition in class (556 grams)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D80 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic L10 as a Landscape photography camera
48
focusing manually
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse mode
49
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
tiny screen (2.5")
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon D80
Vlogging with Panasonic L10
9
can't record video
9
no video
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Nikon D80 vs Panasonic L10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D80 and Panasonic L10
 Nikon D80Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10
General Information
Make Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon D80 Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Launched 2006-09-23 2007-12-14
Body design 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 surface area 372.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3872 x 2592 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount Nikon F Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 309 45
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 207k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x 0.47x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 13.00 m 11.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Wireless Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2)
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/200 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Max video resolution None None
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 668 gr (1.47 lb) 556 gr (1.23 lb)
Physical dimensions 132 x 103 x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") 135 x 96 x 78mm (5.3" x 3.8" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 61 55
DXO Color Depth score 22.1 21.3
DXO Dynamic range score 11.2 10.8
DXO Low light score 524 429
Other
Battery model EN-EL3e -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $800 $350