Panasonic L10 vs Sony A100

Following is a extended analysis of the Panasonic L10 vs Sony A100, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the L10 (10MP) and the A100 (10MP) is relatively close but the L10 (Four Thirds) and A100 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The L10 was announced 17 months after the A100 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic L10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A100 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the L10 scores versus the A100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A100. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic L10 Gallery and Sony A100 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic L10 features outer measurements of 135mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.3" x 3.8" x 3.1") with a weight of 556 grams (1.23 lbs) whilst the Sony A100 has dimensions of 133mm x 95mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8") along with a weight of 638 grams (1.41 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic L10 vs Sony A100 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the L10 and the A100.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the L10 and A100 is 66 and 64 respectively.

Generally, its tough to see the gap in sensor sizes merely by viewing specifications. The pic here might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the L10 and A100.

To sum up, both cameras posses the exact same resolution albeit not the same sensor sizes. The L10 provides the smaller sensor which will make getting shallower DOF more challenging. The more modern L10 will have an edge in sensor innovation.