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Comparison of Nikon D60 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 [S]ave

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Nikon D60 ×
Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 ×
General
ModelNikon D60Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10
BrandNikonPanasonic
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.nikonusa.com/https://www.panasonic.com
Model numberD60DMC-L10
Camera formatSLRSLR
Release year (year)20082007
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)126135
Width (mm)6478
Height (mm)9496
Weight (g)544538
Waterproof--
PredecessorNikon D40X-
SuccessorNikon D500-
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDLive MOS
Sensor manufacturer-Panasonic
Effective megapixels (MP)10.210.1
Sensor formatAPS-C4/3
Sensor area (mm²)372.88224.9
Sensor width (mm)23.617.3
Sensor height (mm)15.813
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)6.14.74
Focal Length Multiplier (x)1.52
Aspect ratio3:24:3, 16:9
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterFixedFixed
Self-cleaning++
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Dxo sensor score6555
Dxo color depth score (bit)22.521.3
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)11.410.8
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)562429
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1936 x 1296(2.5 mp other)
  • 2896 x 1944(5.6 mp other)
  • 3872 x 2592(10.0 mp other)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2048 x 1360(2.8 mp other)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2816 x 1584(4.5 mp 16:9)
  • 2816 x 1880(5.3 mp 3:2)
  • 2816 x 2112(5.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3648 x 2056(7.5 mp other)
  • 3648 x 2432(8.9 mp 3:2)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg
  • raw (.nef)
  • jpeg (exif v2.21)
  • raw
Continuous-mode (fps)33
Video Capture
Can take movies--
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Video usable as viewfinder--
Lens and Optics
Lens mountNikon FFour Thirds
LensNikkor AF-S DX 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VRPanasonic 14-50mm f/3.8-5.6 ASPH Leica D VARIO-ELMAR
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)27.00 - 83.0028.00 - 100.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)18.00 - 55.0014.00 - 50.00
Zoom ratio (x)3.063.57
Aperture range (f)0.18 - 0.290.26
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)-29
Filter thread (mm)52-
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom-+
Digital zoom values (x)-
  • 2
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeNikon Multi-CAM 530 3-Area Phase Detection, 1 cross-type, 2 line-typeNormally 3-point phase difference detection; can use 9-point contrast detection in live view mode
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderOptical / LCD(playback only)Optical / LCD
Viewfinder typeSLR type; eye-level pentamirror, 95% coverage, 0.8x mag., 18mm eyepoint, -1.7 to 0.5 diopterEye level penta mirror type optical view finder
Focus peaking--
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)0.53-
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)0.8-
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.52.5
Rear display resolution (dots)230,000207,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen-+
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)-16
Top deck display--
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)1,6001,600
Minimum iso (native)100100
Iso settingsAuto, 100 - 1600; Hi-1=3200Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, Intelligent ISO* (Live View mode only)
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • direct sunlight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • preset
  • shade
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • color temperature setting
  • daylight
  • flash
  • halogen
  • shade
  • white set 1
  • white set 2
Shutter speed range (s)1/4000 - 301/4000 - 60
Bulb mode++
Exposure compensation+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes420 segment 3D color matrix metering II, color matrix metering II, center-weighted, spotMulti-pattern (Normally 49-zone, can be 256-zone in Live View mode), Center-weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesPortrait, Landscape, Child, Sports, Close up, Night portraitPortrait, Scenery, Macro, Sports, Night Portrait, Baby 1, Baby 2, Pet, Sunset, Food
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 20
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • rear-curtain sync.
  • red-eye reduction
  • red-eye reduction with slow sync
  • slow sync
  • auto
  • auto/red-eye reduction
  • forced off
  • forced on
  • forced on/red-eye reduction
  • slow sync.
  • slow sync./red-eye reduction
Flash guide number (iso 100) (m)1211
Flash range descriptionLens dependentGuide Number 11 (ISO100,m)
Max flash sync (s)1/200-
Flash exposure compensation-3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connectionISO hot shoeHot Shoe for FL360 / FL500 flash strobes
Image Storage
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdh
  • sd
  • sdh
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • raw (.nef)
  • raw
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 full (low) speed
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control++
Remote control type
  • optional ml-l3 wireless
  • optional dmw-rsl1 cable remote
Connections (extended)-
  • dc input
  • remote socket
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.480.87
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)0.481.22
Buffer size for raw shooting in single shot mode (frames)7-
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)33
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)1004
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.260.23
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.260.26
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.10.26
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.32-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.090.1
Startup time (s)0.51
Play -> record time (s)0.30.8
Flash cycle time, full power (s)3.24
Power
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)500450
Battery form factorProprietary EN-EL9Proprietary
Usable battery types
  • lithium ion rechargeable
  • lithium ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary EN-EL9 Lithium Ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary Lithium Ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • pictureproject
  • lumix simple viewer
  • photofunstudio -viewer-
  • silkypix developer studio
  • usb driver
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
  • mac os
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresUpdate to the D40x. Adds dust reduction, Active D-lighting, additional in-camera editing, stop-motion movie modeArticulating LCD with Live View mode



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