Panasonic L10 vs Sony A99

Below, we are comparing the Panasonic L10 versus Sony A99, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Sony. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the L10 (10MP) and A99 (24MP) and the L10 (Four Thirds) and A99 (Full frame) use totally different sensor sizes.

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The L10 was announced 6 years prior to the A99 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the L10 grades versus the A99 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 and Sony SLT-A99. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic L10 Gallery and Sony A99 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic L10 comes with outer measurements of 135mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.3" x 3.8" x 3.1") having a weight of 556 grams (1.23 lbs) while the Sony A99 has sizing of 147mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic L10 versus Sony A99 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the L10 compared to the A99.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L10 and A99 is 66 and 57 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes only by checking technical specs. The image underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the L10 and A99.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The L10 having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Sony A99 will give more detail with its extra 14MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged L10 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.