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Panasonic L10 vs Sigma SD15

Portability
66
Imaging
45
Features
38
Overall
42
Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 front
 
Sigma SD15 front
Portability
59
Imaging
44
Features
45
Overall
44

Panasonic L10 vs Sigma SD15 Key Specs

Panasonic L10
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 556g - 135 x 96 x 78mm
  • Announced December 2007
Sigma SD15
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Succeeded the Sigma SD14
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Panasonic L10 vs Sigma SD15 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Panasonic L10 and Sigma SD15, both Advanced DSLR cameras by brands Panasonic and Sigma. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the L10 (10MP) and SD15 (5MP) and the L10 (Four Thirds) and SD15 (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizes.

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The L10 was announced 3 years earlier than the SD15 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the L10 matches up vs the SD15 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic L10 over the Sigma SD15

 L10 SD15 

Reasons to pick Sigma SD15 over the Panasonic L10

 SD15 L10 
AnnouncedFebruary 2010December 2007More modern by 26 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k207kClearer display (+253k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic L10 and Sigma SD15

 L10 SD15 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Panasonic L10 vs Sigma SD15 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic L10 provides exterior dimensions of 135mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.3" x 3.8" x 3.1") with a weight of 556 grams (1.23 lbs) and the Sigma SD15 has dimensions of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") having a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the L10 against the SD15.

Panasonic L10 vs Sigma SD15 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L10 and SD15 is 66 and 59 respectively.

Panasonic L10 vs Sigma SD15 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic L10 vs Sigma SD15 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes only by seeing technical specs. The picture below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the L10 and SD15.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The L10 with its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh harder and the Panasonic L10 will show more detail with its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged L10 will be behind in sensor technology.

Panasonic L10 vs Sigma SD15 sensor size comparison

Panasonic L10 vs Sigma SD15 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic L10 vs Sigma SD15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic L10 Portrait photography factors
Sigma SD15 Portrait photography factors
57
has manual focus
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
sensor resolution low (10MP)
50
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
doesn't have liveview
low resolution sensor (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic L10 Street photography highlights
Sigma SD15 Street photography highlights
59
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
lighter than average (556 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
52
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic L10 as a Sports photography camera
Sigma SD15 as a Sports photography camera
42
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports phase detect AF
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
38
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (5 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic L10 Travel photography highlights
Sigma SD15 Travel photography highlights
51
lighter than average (556 grams)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
42
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (5MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic L10 Landscape photography details
Sigma SD15 Landscape photography details
49
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
screen is small (2.5 inch)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse mode
51
manual focus
change lenses (Sigma SA mount)
screen size is decent (3")
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (5MP)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic L10 Vlogging details
Sigma SD15 Vlogging details
9
no video
9
no video recording
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Panasonic L10 vs Sigma SD15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic L10 and Sigma SD15
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10Sigma SD15
General Information
Company Panasonic Sigma
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 Sigma SD15
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Announced 2007-12-14 2010-02-20
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - True II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 5MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 2640 x 1760
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Lowest boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 3 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Sigma SA
Total lenses 45 76
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1.7
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 207k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.47x 0.6x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 11.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2) -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Highest video resolution None None
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 556 grams (1.23 lb) 750 grams (1.65 lb)
Physical dimensions 135 x 96 x 78mm (5.3" x 3.8" x 3.1") 144 x 107 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 55 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.8 not tested
DXO Low light score 429 not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card SD/SDHC card
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $350 $1,500