Panasonic L10 vs Sigma SD14

Lets examine more in depth at the Panasonic L10 versus Sigma SD14, both Advanced DSLR cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sigma. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the L10 (10MP) and SD14 (5MP) and the L10 (Four Thirds) and SD14 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The L10 was manufactured 15 months later than the SD14 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summation of how the L10 matches up versus the SD14 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 and Sigma SD14. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic L10 Gallery and Sigma SD14 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic L10 provides outside dimensions of 135mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.3" x 3.8" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 556 grams (1.23 lbs) while the Sigma SD14 has measurements of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") along with a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

See the Panasonic L10 versus Sigma SD14 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the L10 compared to the SD14.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the L10 and SD14 is 66 and 59 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing simply by checking out specs. The graphic here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the L10 and SD14.

All in all, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The L10 due to its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Panasonic L10 will produce more detail due to its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos far more aggressively. The younger L10 will have an advantage in sensor technology.