Olympus E-420 vs Panasonic L10
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Olympus E-420 vs Panasonic L10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- No Video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 426g - 130 x 91 x 53mm
- Announced June 2008
- Earlier Model is Olympus E-410
(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
- Launched December 2007
Olympus E-420 vs Panasonic L10 Overview
On this page, we will be looking at the Olympus E-420 versus Panasonic L10, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-420 (10MP) and the L10 (10MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (Four Thirds).
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe E-420 was launched 7 months after the L10 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-420 being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic L10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short summation of how the E-420 grades vs the L10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus E-420 vs Panasonic L10 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus E-420 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-420 Gallery and Panasonic L10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-420 over the Panasonic L10
E-420 | L10 | |||
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Launched | June 2008 | December 2007 | Newer by 7 months | |
Screen dimensions | 2.7" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 207k | Sharper screen (+23k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic L10 over the Olympus E-420
L10 | E-420 |
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Common features in the Olympus E-420 and Panasonic L10
E-420 | L10 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Absent Touch screen |
Olympus E-420 vs Panasonic L10 Physical Comparison
If you are going to travel with your camera, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Olympus E-420 provides exterior dimensions of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Panasonic L10 has specifications of 135mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.3" x 3.8" x 3.1") along with a weight of 556 grams (1.23 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus E-420 versus Panasonic L10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the E-420 vs the L10.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the E-420 and L10 is 77 and 66 respectively.
Olympus E-420 vs Panasonic L10 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions only by going over specifications. The pic below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the E-420 and L10.
Plainly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution and you should expect similar quality of photographs though you really should factor the release date of the products into consideration. The younger E-420 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.
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Olympus E-420 vs Panasonic L10 Specifications
Olympus E-420 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus E-420 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 |
Class | Entry-Level DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Announced | 2008-06-23 | 2007-12-14 |
Physical type | Compact SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic III | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 3 | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
Amount of lenses | 45 | 45 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 2.5" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 207 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.46x | 0.47x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60s | 60s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 4.0 frames per sec | 3.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 11.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye | Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2) |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/180s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Max video resolution | None | None |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 426 grams (0.94 pounds) | 556 grams (1.23 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 130 x 91 x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") | 135 x 96 x 78mm (5.3" x 3.8" x 3.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 56 | 55 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.5 | 21.3 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.4 | 10.8 |
DXO Low light rating | 527 | 429 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 500 images | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card | SD/MMC/SDHC card |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $999 | $350 |