Panasonic L10 vs Sony A700

Following is a in depth overview of the Panasonic L10 and Sony A700, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the L10 (10MP) and the A700 (12MP) is pretty similar but the L10 (Four Thirds) and A700 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor size.

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The L10 was unveiled very close to the A700 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short overview of how the L10 scores versus the A700 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A700. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic L10 Gallery and Sony A700 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic L10 has outer measurements of 135mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.3" x 3.8" x 3.1") along with a weight of 556 grams (1.23 lbs) and the Sony A700 has proportions of 142mm x 105mm x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") with a weight of 768 grams (1.69 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the L10 compared to the A700.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L10 and A700 is 66 and 58 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to see the gap between sensor sizes purely by going over a spec sheet. The pic underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the L10 and A700.

Clearly, both of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The L10 with its tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF trickier and the Sony A700 will deliver more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively.