Olympus E-3 vs Panasonic L10

Below is a in depth review of the Olympus E-3 and Panasonic L10, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-3 (10MP) and the L10 (10MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (Four Thirds).

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The E-3 was introduced 3 months later than the L10 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the E-3 matches up vs the L10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus E-3 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10. The whole galleries are available at Olympus E-3 Gallery & Panasonic L10 Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus E-3 provides external dimensions of 142mm x 116mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") along with a weight of 890 grams (1.96 lbs) whilst 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).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the E-3 and the L10.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the E-3 and L10 is 56 and 66 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements merely by reviewing technical specs. The graphic underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the E-3 and L10.

As you have seen, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of images but you should always consider the launch date of the products into consideration.