Panasonic L10 vs Samsung ST30

Following is a detailed review of the Panasonic L10 versus Samsung ST30, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the L10 (10MP) and the ST30 (10MP) is very well matched but the L10 (Four Thirds) and ST30 (1/3") boast different sensor dimensions.

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The L10 was announced 4 years prior to the ST30 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic L10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung ST30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the L10 scores vs the ST30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 and Samsung ST30. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic L10 Gallery and Samsung ST30 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic L10 has got external measurements of 135mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.3" x 3.8" x 3.1") along with a weight of 556 grams (1.23 lbs) while the Samsung ST30 has proportions of 82mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 87 grams (0.19 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the L10 against the ST30.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L10 and ST30 is 66 and 98 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes just by reading through specifications. The image below will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the L10 and ST30.

Plainly, both cameras come with the identical megapixel count but different sensor sizes. The L10 has the larger sensor which is going to make obtaining bokeh less difficult. The more aged L10 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.