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Comparison of Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 [S]ave

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Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 ×
Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 ×
General
ModelSony Alpha DSLR-A100Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10
BrandSonyPanasonic
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.sony.com/https://www.panasonic.com
Model numberDSLR-A100DMC-L10
Camera formatSLRSLR
Release year (year)20072007
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)133135
Width (mm)7178
Height (mm)9596
Weight (g)545538
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDLive MOS
Sensor manufacturer-Panasonic
Effective megapixels (MP)10.210.1
Sensor formatAPS-C4/3
Sensor area (mm²)369.72224.9
Sensor width (mm)23.717.3
Sensor height (mm)15.613
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)6.124.74
Focal Length Multiplier (x)-2
Aspect ratio3:24:3, 16:9
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterFixedFixed
Self-cleaning-+
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Dxo sensor score6155
Dxo color depth score (bit)2221.3
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)11.210.8
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)476429
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1920 x 1280(2.5 mp 3:2)
  • 2896 x 1936(5.6 mp 3:2)
  • 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 (exif v2.21)
  • raw
Continuous-mode (fps)2.43
Video Capture
Can take movies--
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Lens and Optics
Lens mountSony Alpha (Minolta A)Four Thirds
LensSony 18-70mm f/3.5-5.6 DT SAL-1870Panasonic 14-50mm f/3.8-5.6 ASPH Leica D VARIO-ELMAR
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)27.00 - 105.0028.00 - 100.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)18.00 - 70.0014.00 - 50.00
Zoom ratio (x)3.883.57
Aperture range (f)0.18 - 0.290.26
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)3829
Filter thread (mm)55-
Optical image stabilization-+
Digital zoom-+
Digital zoom values (x)-
  • 2
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus type9-point TTL phase detection (one cross-type sensor) with eye-start AFNormally 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%, 0.83x, 20mm eyepoint, -2.5 to +1.0 diopterEye level penta mirror type optical view finder
Focus peaking--
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)1216
Top deck display--
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)1,6001,600
Minimum iso (native)100100
Iso settingsAuto, 100-1600Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, Intelligent ISO* (Live View mode only)
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • color temperature
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • shade
  • tungsten
  • 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+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes40-segment honeycomb pattern, 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, macro, sports, evening, night, night portraitPortrait, Scenery, Macro, Sports, Night Portrait, Baby 1, Baby 2, Pet, Sunset, Food
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • automatic
  • fill
  • high-speed sync
  • rear sync
  • red-eye reduction
  • slow sync
  • wireless
  • 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 description12 meters at ISO 100Guide Number 11 (ISO100,m)
Max flash sync (s)1/160-
Flash exposure compensation+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connectionHot shoeHot Shoe for FL360 / FL500 flash strobes
Image Storage
Usable memory types
  • cf1
  • cf2
  • microdriv
  • ms duo
  • ms pro duo
  • sd
  • sdh
Dual card slots+-
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format-
  • 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
  • rm-s1am or rm-l1am remotes
  • optional dmw-rsl1 cable remote
Connections (extended)
  • dc input
  • dc input
  • remote socket
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.580.87
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)0.651.22
Buffer size for raw shooting in single shot mode (frames)5-
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)2.43
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)194
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.310.23
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.310.26
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.30.26
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.120.1
Startup time (s)1.11
Play -> record time (s)0.20.8
Flash cycle time, full power (s)54
Power
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)750450
Battery form factorProprietary NP-FM66HProprietary
Usable battery types
  • lithium ion rechargeable
  • lithium ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NP-FM66H Lithium Ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary Lithium Ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software-
  • lumix simple viewer
  • photofunstudio -viewer-
  • silkypix developer studio
  • usb driver
Os compatibility-
  • mac os
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and features-Articulating LCD with Live View mode



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