Olympus E-520 vs Panasonic L10

Let's look a little more in depth at the Olympus E-520 vs Panasonic L10, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-520 (10MP) and the L10 (10MP) is fairly comparable and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (Four Thirds).

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The E-520 was announced 9 months after the L10 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-520 being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic L10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a quick summary of how the E-520 matches up versus the L10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus E-520 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10. The whole galleries are available at Olympus E-520 Gallery and Panasonic L10 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-520 offers external measurements of 136mm x 92mm x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") with a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs) whilst the Panasonic L10 has dimensions of 135mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.3" x 3.8" x 3.1") with a weight of 556 grams (1.23 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-520 vs Panasonic L10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the E-520 vs the L10.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the E-520 and L10 is 68 and 66 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions merely by going through a spec sheet. The picture underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-520 and L10.

As you can see, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of images but you should take the release date of the cameras into account. The newer E-520 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.