Panasonic L10 vs Sigma SD9

Following is a thorough assessment of the Panasonic L10 vs Sigma SD9, both Advanced DSLR cameras by brands Panasonic and Sigma. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the L10 (10MP) and SD9 (3MP) and the L10 (Four Thirds) and SD9 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The L10 was released 5 years after the SD9 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short overview of how the L10 matches up vs the SD9 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 & Sigma SD9. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic L10 Gallery & Sigma SD9 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic L10 features outside 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 SD9 has dimensions of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") with a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the L10 against the SD9.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L10 and SD9 is 66 and 54 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes simply by viewing specs. The image below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the L10 and SD9.

All in all, both of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The L10 because of its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Panasonic L10 will result in more detail as a result of its extra 7MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more modern L10 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.