Panasonic L10 vs Samsung SL820

Let's look closer at the Panasonic L10 and Samsung SL820, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the L10 (10MP) and the SL820 (12MP) is pretty similar but the L10 (Four Thirds) and SL820 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The L10 was launched 14 months before the SL820 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic L10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung SL820 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the L10 grades versus the SL820 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 and Samsung SL820. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic L10 Gallery and Samsung SL820 Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic L10 comes with physical measurements of 135mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.3" x 3.8" x 3.1") having a weight of 556 grams (1.23 lbs) while the Samsung SL820 has specifications of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

See the Panasonic L10 and Samsung SL820 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the L10 compared to the SL820.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L10 and SL820 is 66 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions only by going over technical specs. The image underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the L10 and SL820.

As you can tell, both of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The L10 featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Samsung SL820 will offer you more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged L10 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.