Panasonic L1 vs Sigma SD10
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Panasonic L1 vs Sigma SD10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 7MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- No Video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 606g - 146 x 87 x 77mm
- Released April 2007
(Full Review)
- 3MP - APS-C Sensor
- 1.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 800 (Push to 1600)
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- No Video
- Sigma SA Mount
- 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
- Introduced March 2004
- Superseded the Sigma SD9
- Updated by Sigma SD14

Panasonic L1 vs Sigma SD10 Overview
Following is a thorough analysis of the Panasonic L1 vs Sigma SD10, both Advanced DSLR cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sigma. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the L1 (7MP) and SD10 (3MP) and the L1 (Four Thirds) and SD10 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizes.

The L1 was released 3 years after the SD10 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).
Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the L1 matches up versus the SD10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Panasonic L1 vs Sigma SD10 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 & Sigma SD10. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic L1 Gallery & Sigma SD10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic L1 over the Sigma SD10
L1 | SD10 | |||
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Introduced | April 2007 | ![]() | March 2004 | More modern by 38 months |
Display dimensions | 2.5" | ![]() | 1.8" | Larger display (+0.7") |
Display resolution | 207k | ![]() | 130k | Clearer display (+77k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sigma SD10 over the Panasonic L1
SD10 | L1 |
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Common features in the Panasonic L1 and Sigma SD10
L1 | SD10 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | No Touch friendly display |
Panasonic L1 vs Sigma SD10 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic L1 features exterior dimensions of 146mm x 87mm x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0") with a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs) and the Sigma SD10 has sizing of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") with a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).
Check the Panasonic L1 vs Sigma SD10 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the L1 versus the SD10.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L1 and SD10 is 65 and 54 respectively.

Panasonic L1 vs Sigma SD10 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes merely by going through a spec sheet. The picture underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the L1 and SD10.
As you can see, both the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The L1 featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Panasonic L1 will show extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more modern L1 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic L1 vs Sigma SD10 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic L1 vs Sigma SD10 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 | Sigma SD10 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Sigma |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 | Sigma SD10 |
Category | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Released | 2007-04-11 | 2004-03-19 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 20.7 x 13.8mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 285.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 7 megapixel | 3 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 3136 x 2352 | 2268 x 1512 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 800 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 3 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | Sigma SA |
Number of lenses | 45 | 76 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1.7 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.5 inches | 1.8 inches |
Resolution of display | 207k dots | 130k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 98 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.46x | 0.77x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/6000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 13.00 m | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2) | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/160 seconds | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Maximum video resolution | None | None |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 606 gr (1.34 lb) | 950 gr (2.09 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 146 x 87 x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0") | 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/MMC card | Compact Flash Type I or II |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $1,500 | $198 |