Panasonic L10 vs Sigma SD10
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Panasonic L10 vs Sigma SD10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- No Video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 556g - 135 x 96 x 78mm
- Announced December 2007
(Full Review)
- 3MP - APS-C Sensor
- 1.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 800 (Boost to 1600)
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- No Video
- Sigma SA Mount
- 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
- Revealed March 2004
- Older Model is Sigma SD9
- Newer Model is Sigma SD14

Panasonic L10 vs Sigma SD10 Overview
Here, we will be evaluating the Panasonic L10 versus Sigma SD10, both Advanced DSLR cameras by companies Panasonic and Sigma. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the L10 (10MP) and SD10 (3MP) and the L10 (Four Thirds) and SD10 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizes.

The L10 was brought out 3 years later than the SD10 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).
Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the L10 grades versus the SD10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Panasonic L10 vs Sigma SD10 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 and Sigma SD10. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic L10 Gallery and Sigma SD10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic L10 over the Sigma SD10
L10 | SD10 | |||
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Revealed | December 2007 | ![]() | March 2004 | Fresher by 46 months |
Screen size | 2.5" | ![]() | 1.8" | Bigger screen (+0.7") |
Screen resolution | 207k | ![]() | 130k | Sharper screen (+77k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sigma SD10 over the Panasonic L10
SD10 | L10 |
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Common features in the Panasonic L10 and Sigma SD10
L10 | SD10 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Lacking Touch screen |
Panasonic L10 vs Sigma SD10 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic L10 offers exterior dimensions of 135mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.3" x 3.8" x 3.1") and a weight of 556 grams (1.23 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD10 has dimensions of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") and a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic L10 versus Sigma SD10 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the L10 vs the SD10.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the L10 and SD10 is 66 and 54 respectively.

Panasonic L10 vs Sigma SD10 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing simply by seeing technical specs. The photograph here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the L10 and SD10.
As you can tell, both the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The L10 because of its smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Panasonic L10 will provide extra detail having its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The fresher L10 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic L10 vs Sigma SD10 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic L10 vs Sigma SD10 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 | Sigma SD10 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Sigma |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 | Sigma SD10 |
Class | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Announced | 2007-12-14 | 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 surface area | 224.9mm² | 285.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 3 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 2268 x 1512 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 800 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 3 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | Sigma SA |
Total lenses | 45 | 76 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1.7 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.5" | 1.8" |
Display resolution | 207 thousand dots | 130 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 98% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.47x | 0.77x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/6000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 11.00 m | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2) | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | - | 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 | 556 gr (1.23 lb) | 950 gr (2.09 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 135 x 96 x 78mm (5.3" x 3.8" x 3.1") | 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 55 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.3 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.8 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 429 | not tested |
Other | ||
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/MMC/SDHC card | Compact Flash Type I or II |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $350 | $198 |