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Canon 10D vs Panasonic LX5

The Canon EOS 10D and the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 are two digital cameras that were officially introduced, respectively, in February 2003 and July 2010. The 10D is a DSLR, while the LX5 is a fixed lens compact. The cameras are based on an APS-C (10D) and a 1/1.7-inch (LX5) sensor. The Canon has a resolution of 6.3 megapixels, whereas the Panasonic provides 10 MP.

Below is an overview of the main specs of the two cameras as a starting point for the comparison.

Headline Specifications
Canon 10D
versus
Panasonic LX5
Canon 10D   Panasonic LX5
Digital single lens reflex Fixed lens compact camera
Canon EF mount lenses 24-90mm f/2.0-3.3
6.3 MP – APS-C sensor 10 MP – 1/1.7" sensor
no Video 720/60p Video
ISO 100-3,200 ISO 80-3,200 (80 - 12,800)
Optical viewfinder Viewfinder optional
1.8" LCD – 118k dots 3.0" LCD – 460k dots
Fixed screen (not touch-sensitive) Fixed screen (not touch-sensitive)
3 shutter flaps per second 2.5 shutter flaps per second
500 shots per battery charge400 shots per battery charge
150 x 107 x 75 mm, 850 g 110 x 65 x 43 mm, 271 g
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Going beyond this snapshot of core features and characteristics, what are the differences between the Canon EOS 10D and the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5? Which one should you buy? Read on to find out how these two cameras compare with respect to their body size, their imaging sensors, their shooting features, their input-output connections, and their reception by expert reviewers.

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Body comparison

An illustration of the physical size and weight of the Canon 10D and the Panasonic LX5 is provided in the side-by-side display below. The two cameras are presented according to their relative size. Three consecutive perspectives from the front, the top, and the back are available. All size dimensions are rounded to the nearest millimeter.

The LX5 can be obtained in two different colors (black, white), while the 10D is only available in black.

Size Canon 10D vs Panasonic LX5
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Comparison 10D or LX5 rear

If the front view area (width x height) of the cameras is taken as an aggregate measure of their size, the Panasonic LX5 is considerably smaller (55 percent) than the Canon 10D. In this context, it is worth noting that neither the 10D nor the LX5 are weather-sealed.

The above size and weight comparisons are to some extent incomplete and possibly misleading, as the LX5 has a lens built in, whereas the 10D is an interchangeable lens camera that requires a separate lens. Attaching the latter will add extra weight and bulk to the setup. You can compare the optics available for the 10D and their specifications in the Canon EF Lens Catalog.

Concerning battery life, the 10D gets 500 shots out of its Canon BP-511 battery, while the LX5 can take 400 images on a single charge of its Panasonic DMW-BCJ13 power pack.

The following table provides a synthesis of the main physical specifications of the two cameras and other similar ones. If you want to switch the focus of the display and review another camera pair, you can move across to the CAM-parator tool and choose from the broad selection of possible camera comparisons there.

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Body Specifications
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Canon 10D 150 mm 107 mm 75 mm 850 g 500 i Feb 2003 US$ 1 999ebay.com
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Panasonic LX5 110 mm 65 mm 43 mm 271 g 400 i Jul 2010 US$ 499ebay.com
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Canon 7D 148 mm 111 mm 74 mm 860 g 800 i Sep 2009 US$ 1 699ebay.com
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Canon 20D 144 mm 106 mm 72 mm 770 g 700 i Aug 2004 US$ 1 499ebay.com
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Canon 30D 144 mm 106 mm 74 mm 785 g 750 i Feb 2006 US$ 1 399ebay.com
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Canon 40D 146 mm 108 mm 74 mm 822 g 750 i Aug 2007 US$ 1 299ebay.com
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Canon D60 150 mm 107 mm 75 mm 855 g 620 i Feb 2002 US$ 2 999ebay.com
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Canon SL1 117 mm 91 mm 69 mm 407 g 380 i Mar 2013 US$ 549ebay.com
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Canon Rebel 142 mm 99 mm 72 mm 649 g 400 i Aug 2003 US$ 899ebay.com
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Canon T4i 133 mm 100 mm 79 mm 575 g 440 i Jun 2012 US$ 849ebay.com
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Canon T5 130 mm 100 mm 78 mm 480 g 500 i Feb 2014 US$ 449ebay.com
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Fujifilm X10 117 mm 70 mm 57 mm 350 g 270 i Sep 2011 US$ 599ebay.com
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Nikon D100 144 mm 116 mm 81 mm 780 g 370 i Feb 2002 US$ 1 999ebay.com
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Olympus XZ-1 111 mm 65 mm 42 mm 275 g 320 i Jan 2011 US$ 499ebay.com
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Panasonic FZ150 124 mm 82 mm 92 mm 528 g 410 i Aug 2011 US$ 499ebay.com
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Panasonic GF3 108 mm 67 mm 32 mm 264 g 300 i Jun 2011 US$ 549ebay.com
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Panasonic LX7 111 mm 68 mm 46 mm 298 g 330 i Jul 2012 US$ 499ebay.com
Note: Measurements and pricing do not include easily detachable parts, such as add-on or interchangeable lenses or optional viewfinders.
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Any camera decision will naturally be influenced heavily by the price. The manufacturer’s suggested retail prices give an idea on the placement of the camera in the maker’s lineup and the broader market. The LX5 was launched at a lower price than the 10D, despite having a lens built in. Usually, retail prices stay at first close to the launch price, but after several months, discounts become available. Later in the product cycle and, in particular, when the replacement model is about to appear, further discounting and stock clearance sales often push the camera price considerably down. Then, after the new model is out, very good deals can frequently be found on the pre-owned market.

Sensor comparison

The size of the imaging sensor is a crucial determinant of image quality. All other things equal, a large sensor will have larger individual pixel-units that offer better low-light sensitivity, wider dynamic range, and richer color-depth than smaller pixels in a sensor of the same technological generation. Moreover, a large sensor camera will give the photographer more control over depth-of-field in the image and, thus, the ability to better isolate a subject from the background. On the downside, larger sensors tend to be associated with larger, more expensive camera bodies and lenses.

Of the two cameras under consideration, the Canon 10D features an APS-C sensor and the Panasonic LX5 a 1/1.7-inch sensor. The sensor area in the LX5 is 87 percent smaller. As a result of these sensor size differences, the cameras have a format factor of, respectively, 1.6 and 4.4. The sensor in the 10D has a native 3:2 aspect ratio, while the one in the LX5 offers a 4:3 aspect. The LX5 has the particularity of featuring a switch that allows to toggle between multiple aspect ratios, while maintaining the same field of view and full image resolution.

Canon 10D and Panasonic LX5 sensor measures

Despite having a smaller sensor, the LX5 offers a higher resolution of 10 megapixels, compared with 6.3 MP of the 10D. This megapixels advantage comes at the cost of a higher pixel density and a smaller size of the individual pixel (with a pixel pitch of 2.14μm versus 7.38μm for the 10D). However, it should be noted that the LX5 is much more recent (by 7 years and 4 months) than the 10D, and its sensor will have benefitted from technological advances during this time that make it possible to gather light more efficiently.

The resolution advantage of the Panasonic LX5 implies greater flexibility for cropping images or the possibility to print larger pictures. The maximum print size of the LX5 for good quality output (200 dots per inch) amounts to 18.2 x 13.7 inches or 46.3 x 34.7 cm, for very good quality (250 dpi) 14.6 x 10.9 inches or 37.1 x 27.8 cm, and for excellent quality (300 dpi) 12.2 x 9.1 inches or 30.9 x 23.2 cm. The corresponding values for the Canon 10D are 15.4 x 10.2 inches or 39 x 26 cm for good quality, 12.3 x 8.2 inches or 31.2 x 20.8 cm for very good quality, and 10.2 x 6.8 inches or 26 x 17.3 cm for excellent quality prints.

The Canon EOS 10D has a native sensitivity range from ISO 100 to ISO 3200. The corresponding ISO settings for the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 are ISO 80 to ISO 3200, with the possibility to increase the ISO range to 80-12800.

In terms of underlying technology, the 10D is build around a CMOS sensor, while the LX5 uses a CCD imager. Both cameras use a Bayer filter for capturing RGB colors on a square grid of photosensors. This arrangement is found in most digital cameras.

10D versus LX5 MP

For many cameras, data on sensor performance has been reported by DXO Mark. This service determines an overall sensor rating, as well as sub-scores for low-light sensitivity ("DXO Sports"), dynamic range ("DXO Landscape"), and color depth ("DXO Portrait"). Of the two cameras under review, the 10D provides substantially higher image quality than the LX5, with an overall score that is 16 points higher. This advantage is based on 1.5 bits higher color depth, 0.1 EV in additional dynamic range, and 2.1 stops in additional low light sensitivity. The table below summarizes the physical sensor characteristics and sensor quality findings and compares them across a set of similar cameras.

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Sensor Characteristics
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Sports
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Overall
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Canon 10D APS-C 6.3 3072 2048i21.110.957157
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Panasonic LX5 1/1.7 10.0 3648 2736720/60p19.610.813241
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Canon 7D APS-C 17.9 5184 34561080/30p22.011.785466
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Canon 20D APS-C 8.2 3504 2336i21.911.072162
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Canon 30D APS-C 8.2 3504 2336i21.510.873659
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Canon 40D APS-C 10.1 3888 2592i22.111.370364
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Canon D60 APS-C 6.3 3072 2048i20.39.830147
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Canon SL1 APS-C 17.9 5184 34561080/30p21.811.384363
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Canon Rebel APS-C 6.3 3072 2048i21.010.854455
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Canon T4i APS-C 17.9 5184 34561080/30p21.711.272262
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Canon T5 APS-C 17.9 5184 34561080/30p21.911.372463
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Fujifilm X10 2/3 12.0 4000 30001080/30p20.511.324550
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Nikon D100 APS-C 6.0 3008 2000i20.49.939448
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Olympus XZ-1 1/1.7 10.1 3664 2752720/30p18.810.411734
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Panasonic FZ150 1/2.3 12.0 4000 30001080/60p19.410.913240
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Panasonic GF3 Four Thirds 12.0 4000 30001080/60i20.610.145950
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Panasonic LX7 1/1.7 10.0 3648 27361080/60p20.711.714750
Note: DXO values in italics represent estimates based on sensor size and age.
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Many modern cameras are not only capable of taking still images, but can also record movies. The LX5 indeed provides for movie recording, while the 10D does not. The highest resolution format that the LX5 can use is 720/60p.

Feature comparison

Apart from body and sensor, cameras can and do differ across a range of features. For example, the 10D has an optical viewfinder, which can be very useful when shooting in bright sunlight. In contrast, the LX5 relies on live view and the rear LCD for framing. That said, the LX5 can be equipped with an optional viewfinder – the DMW-LVF1. The adjacent table lists some of the other core features of the Canon 10D and Panasonic LX5 along with similar information for a selection of comparators.

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Core Features
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Canon 10Doptical i1.8 / 118 fixed i 1/4000s 3.0/s i i
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Panasonic LX5optional i3.0 / 460 fixed i 1/4000s 2.5/s i i
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Canon 7Doptical i3.0 / 920 fixed i 1/8000s 8.0/s i i
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Canon 20Doptical i1.8 / 118 fixed i 1/8000s 5.0/s i i
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Canon 30Doptical i2.5 / 230 fixed i 1/8000s 5.0/s i i
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Canon 40Doptical i3.0 / 230 fixed i 1/8000s 6.5/s i i
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Canon D60optical i1.8 / 114 fixed i 1/4000s 3.0/s i i
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Canon SL1optical i3.0 / 1040 fixed i 1/4000s 4.9/s i i
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Canon Rebeloptical i1.8 / 118 fixed i 1/4000s 2.5/s i i
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Canon T4ioptical i3.0 / 1040 swivel i 1/4000s 5.0/s i i
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Canon T5optical i3.0 / 460 fixed i 1/4000s 3.0/s i i
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Fujifilm X10optical i2.8 / 460 fixed i 1/4000s 10.0/s i i
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Nikon D100optical i1.8 / 118 fixed i 1/4000s 3.0/s i i
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Olympus XZ-1optional i3.0 / 614 fixed i 1/2000s 2.0/s i i
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Panasonic FZ150202 i3.0 / 460 swivel i 1/2000s 12.0/s i i
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Panasonic GF3i i3.0 / 460 fixed i 1/4000s 3.2/s i i
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Panasonic LX7optional i3.0 / 920 fixed i 1/4000s 11.0/s i i
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One feature that is present on the 10D, but is missing on the LX5 is a top-level LCD. While being, of course, smaller than the rear screen, the control panel conveys some of the essential shooting information and can be convenient for quick and easy settings verification.

The 10D writes its imaging data to Compact Flash cards, while the LX5 uses SDXC cards.

Connectivity comparison

For some imaging applications, the extent to which a camera can communicate with its environment can be an important aspect in the camera decision process. The table below provides an overview of the connectivity of the Canon EOS 10D and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 and, in particular, the interfaces the cameras (and selected comparators) provide for accessory control and data transfer.

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Canon 10Dii / iiii1.1iii
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Panasonic LX5imono / monoiimini2.0iii
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Canon 7Dimono / iiimini2.0iii
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Canon 20Dii / iiii1.1iii
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Canon 30Dii / iiii2.0iii
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Canon 40Dii / iiii2.0iii
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Canon D60ii / iiii1.1iii
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Canon SL1imono / monoiimini2.0iii
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Canon Rebelii / iiii1.1iii
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Canon T4iistereo / monoiimini2.0iii
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Canon T5imono / monoiimini2.0iii
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Fujifilm X10istereo / monoiimini2.0iii
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Nikon D100ii / iiii1.1iii
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Olympus XZ-1imono / iiimini2.0iii
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Panasonic FZ150istereo / iiimini2.0iii
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Panasonic GF3istereo / monoiimini2.0iii
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Panasonic LX7istereo / monoiimini2.0iii
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Studio photographers will appreciate that the Canon 10D (unlike the LX5) features a PC Sync socket, so that professional strobe lights can be controlled by the camera.

Both the 10D and the LX5 have been discontinued, but can regularly be found used on ebay. The 10D was replaced by the Canon 20D, while the LX5 was followed by the Panasonic LX7. Further information on the features and operation of the 10D and LX5 can be found, respectively, in the Canon 10D Manual (free pdf) or the online Panasonic LX5 Manual.

Review summary

So what is the bottom line? Is the Canon 10D better than the Panasonic LX5 or vice versa? Below is a summary of the relative strengths of each of the two contestants.

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Arguments in favor of the Canon EOS 10D:

  • Better image quality: Scores substantially higher (16 points) in the DXO overall assessment.
  • Richer colors: Generates images with noticeably better colors (1.5 bits more color depth).
  • Better low-light sensitivity: Requires less light for good images (2.1 stops ISO advantage).
  • Easier framing: Has an optical viewfinder for image composition and settings control.
  • Easier setting verification: Features an LCD display on top to control shooting parameters.
  • Faster burst: Shoots at higher frequency (3 vs 2.5 flaps/sec) to capture the decisive moment.
  • More flexible: Can take a variety of interchangeable lenses, including specialty optics.
  • Longer lasting: Can take more shots (500 versus 400) on a single battery charge.
  • Better studio light control: Has a PC Sync socket to connect to professional strobe lights.
  • More heavily discounted: Has been available for much longer (launched in February 2003).

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Advantages of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5:

  • More detail: Has more megapixels (10 vs 6.3MP), which boosts linear resolution by 24%.
  • Flexible image proportions: Has a multi-aspect sensor that allows for alternative image shapes.
  • Broader imaging potential: Can capture not only stills but also 720/60p video.
  • Larger screen: Has a bigger rear LCD (3.0" vs 1.8") for image review and settings control.
  • More detailed LCD: Has a higher resolution rear screen (460k vs 118k dots).
  • Ready to shoot: Comes with an integrated lens, while the 10D requires a separate lens.
  • More compact: Is smaller (110x65mm vs 150x107mm) and will fit more readily into a bag.
  • Less heavy: Has a lower weight even though it has a lens built in (unlike the 10D).
  • Sharper images: Has stabilization technology built-in to reduce the impact of hand-shake.
  • Faster data transfer: Supports a more advanced USB protocol (2.0 vs 1.1).
  • More affordable: Was introduced at a lower price, despite coming with a built-in lens.
  • More modern: Reflects 7 years and 4 months of technical progress since the 10D launch.

If the number of relative strengths (bullet points above) is taken as a guide, the LX5 emerges as the winner of the match-up (12 : 10 points). However, the relative importance of the various individual camera aspects will vary according to personal preferences and needs, so that you might like to apply corresponding weights to the particular features before making a decision on a new camera. A professional wildlife photographer will view the differences between cameras in a way that diverges from the perspective of a family photog, and a person interested in architecture has distinct needs from a sports shooter. Hence, the decision which camera is best and worth buying is often a very personal one.

10D 10:12 LX5

How about other alternatives? Do the specifications of the Canon 10D and the Panasonic LX5 place the cameras among the top in their class? Find out in the latest Best DSLR Camera and Best Travel-Zoom Camera listings whether the two cameras rank among the cream of the crop.

In any case, while the specs-based evaluation of cameras can be instructive in revealing their potential as photographic tools, it remains incomplete and does no justice, for example, to the way the 10D or the LX5 perform in practice. User reviews, such as those found at amazon, can sometimes inform about these issues, but such feedback is often incomplete, inconsistent, and biased.

Expert reviews

This is why hands-on reviews by experts are important. The table below provides a synthesis of the camera assessments of some of the best known photo-gear review sites (amateurphotographer [AP], cameralabs [CL], digitalcameraworld [DCW], dpreview [DPR], ephotozine [EPZ], photographyblog [PB]). As can be seen, the professional reviewers agree in many cases on the quality of different cameras, but sometimes their assessments diverge, reinforcing the earlier point that a camera decision is often a very personal choice.

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Canon 10D......+ +.... Feb 2003 US$ 1 999ebay.com
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Panasonic LX54/5+..73/1004.5/54.5/5 Jul 2010 US$ 499ebay.com
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Canon 7D5/5+ +..84/1004.5/54.5/5 Sep 2009 US$ 1 699ebay.com
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Canon 20D......+ +.... Aug 2004 US$ 1 499ebay.com
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Canon 30D..+ +..+ +o.. Feb 2006 US$ 1 399ebay.com
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Canon 40D..+ +..+ +4.5/54.5/5 Aug 2007 US$ 1 299ebay.com
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Canon D60......+ +o.. Feb 2002 US$ 2 999ebay.com
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Canon SL14/5+..78/1004/54/5 Mar 2013 US$ 549ebay.com
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Canon Rebel......+ +.... Aug 2003 US$ 899ebay.com
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Canon T4i4/5+ +..77/1004.5/54.5/5 Jun 2012 US$ 849ebay.com
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Canon T53/5+....4/54.5/5 Feb 2014 US$ 449ebay.com
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Fujifilm X10......76/1004/54.5/5 Sep 2011 US$ 599ebay.com
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Nikon D100......+ +o.. Feb 2002 US$ 1 999ebay.com
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Olympus XZ-14/5....74/1004.5/54.5/5 Jan 2011 US$ 499ebay.com
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Panasonic FZ1503/5+ +..76/1004/54.5/5 Aug 2011 US$ 499ebay.com
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Panasonic GF33/582/100..71/1004.5/54/5 Jun 2011 US$ 549ebay.com
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Panasonic LX73/5+ +..75/1004/54.5/5 Jul 2012 US$ 499ebay.com
Note: (+ +) highly recommended; (+) recommended; (o) reviewed; (..) not available.
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The review scores listed above should be treated with care, though. The ratings were established in reference to similarly priced cameras that were available in the market at the time of the review. A score, therefore, has to be seen in close connection to the price and market introduction time of the camera, and comparing ratings of very distinct cameras or ones that are far apart in terms of their release date have little meaning. Also, kindly note that some of the listed sites have over time developped their review approaches and their reporting style.

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Specifications: Canon 10D vs Panasonic LX5

Below is a side-by-side comparison of the specs of the two cameras to facilitate a quick review of their differences and common features.

Camera Specifications
Camera Model Canon 10D Panasonic LX5
Camera Type Digital single lens reflex Fixed lens compact camera
Camera Lens Canon EF mount lenses 24-90mm f/2.0-3.3
Launch Date February 2003 July 2010
Launch Price USD 1,999 USD 499
Sensor Specs Canon 10D Panasonic LX5
Sensor Technology CMOS CCD
Sensor Format APS-C Sensor 1/1.7" Sensor
Sensor Size 22.7 x 15.1 mm 7.85 x 5.89 mm
Sensor Area 342.77 mm2 46.2365 mm2
Sensor Diagonal 27.3 mm 9.8 mm
Crop Factor 1.6x 4.4x
Sensor Resolution 6.3 Megapixels 10 Megapixels
Image Resolution 3072 x 2048 pixels 3648 x 2736 pixels
Pixel Pitch 7.38 μm 2.14 μm
Pixel Density 1.84 MP/cm2 21.59 MP/cm2
Moiré control Anti-Alias filter Anti-Alias filter
Movie Capability no Video 720/60p Video
ISO Setting 100 - 3,200 ISO 80 - 3,200 ISO
ISO Boost no Enhancement 80 - 12,800 ISO
Image Processor DIGIC Venus FHD
DXO Sensor Quality (score) 57 41
DXO Color Depth (bits) 21.1 19.6
DXO Dynamic Range (EV) 10.9 10.8
DXO Low Light (ISO) 571 132
Screen Specs Canon 10D Panasonic LX5
Viewfinder Type Optical viewfinder Viewfinder optional
Viewfinder Field of View 95%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.55x
Top-Level Screen Control Panel no Top Display
LCD Framing Live View
Rear LCD Size 1.8inch 3.0inch
LCD Resolution 118k dots 460k dots
LCD Attachment Fixed screen Fixed screen
Shooting Specs Canon 10D Panasonic LX5
Focus System Phase-detect AF Contrast-detect AF
Continuous Shooting 3 shutter flaps/s 2.5 shutter flaps/s
Fill Flash Built-in Flash Built-in Flash
Storage Medium CF cards SDXC cards
Single or Dual Card Slots Single card slot Single card slot
Connectivity Specs Canon 10D Panasonic LX5
External Flash Hotshoe Hotshoe
Studio Flash PC Sync socket no PC Sync
USB Connector USB 1.1 USB 2.0
HDMI Port no HDMI mini HDMI
Wifi Support no Wifi no Wifi
Body Specs Canon 10D Panasonic LX5
Battery Type Canon BP-511 Panasonic DMW-BCJ13
Battery Life (CIPA)500 shots per charge400 shots per charge
Body Dimensions 150 x 107 x 75 mm
(5.9 x 4.2 x 3.0 in)
110 x 65 x 43 mm
(4.3 x 2.6 x 1.7 in)
Camera Weight 850 g (30.0 oz) 271 g (9.6 oz)
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