Nikon D810 vs Panasonic L10

The following is a extensive assessment of the Nikon D810 versus Panasonic L10, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the D810 (36MP) and L10 (10MP) and the D810 (Full frame) and L10 (Four Thirds) posses different sensor dimensions.

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The D810 was revealed 6 years after the L10 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the D810 scores against the L10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon D810 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10. The full galleries are provided at Nikon D810 Gallery & Panasonic L10 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon D810 has outer measurements of 146mm x 123mm x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") with a weight of 980 grams (2.16 lbs) while the Panasonic L10 has measurements of 135mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.3" x 3.8" x 3.1") with a weight of 556 grams (1.23 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the D810 against the L10.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D810 and L10 is 54 and 66 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions only by checking specifications. The image here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the D810 and L10.

Plainly, both the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The D810 with its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Nikon D810 will give you extra detail because of its extra 26MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The newer D810 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.