Panasonic L10 vs Sony WX30

Here, we are analyzing the Panasonic L10 versus Sony WX30, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the L10 (10MP) and WX30 (16MP) and the L10 (Four Thirds) and WX30 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizes.

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The L10 was released 4 years prior to the WX30 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic L10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony WX30 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the L10 scores vs the WX30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic L10 Gallery & Sony WX30 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic L10 offers exterior 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) while the Sony WX30 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic L10 versus Sony WX30 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the L10 versus the WX30.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the L10 and WX30 is 66 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes simply by viewing technical specs. The pic underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the L10 and WX30.

As you have seen, both of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The L10 because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Sony WX30 will provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged L10 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.