Sony Alpha SLT-A57 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10

      Sony Alpha SLT-A57

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Sony Alpha SLT-A57 and the Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Sony Alpha SLT-A57 was introduced in September 2012 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 was introduced in December 2007. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Sony Alpha SLT-A57 Highlights

      • 16.1 MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
      • 100 - 16,000 Native ISO
      • 15 Focus Points (15 Cross-type)
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 921k dot Fully Articulated Screen
      • 1,440k dot Electronic Viewfinder
      • 12.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • 30 min Video Recording Limit
      • Built-in Flash

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 Highlights

      • 10.0 MP Micro Four Thirds CMOS Sensor
      • 100 - 1,600 Native ISO
      • 3 Focus Points
      • 2.5" 207k dot Fixed Screen
      • Optical (pentamirror) Viewfinder
      • 3.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Sony Alpha SLT-A57
      4. Advantage of Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen and Viewfinder
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Sony Alpha SLT-A57 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10.

      PROS

      Sony Alpha SLT-A57

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10

      •   Cheap
      •   Video Capture
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Sony Alpha SLT-A57

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10

      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   3 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Low Resolution Viewfinder - 1,440k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 550 shots
      •   No Video Capture
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10.0 Megapixel
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   3 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 207k dot
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   Low DxO Overall Score - 55
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Built-in Microphone
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Sony Alpha SLT-A57

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10

      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.1 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   16,000 Highest Native ISO
      •   15 Focus Points
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 12.0 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/160 sec
      •   DxO Overall Score - 75
      •   Weight - 618 g (1.36 lb / 21.80 oz)
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 2.5"
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Weight - 556 g (1.23 lb / 19.61 oz)

      Advantage of Sony Alpha SLT-A57

      Sony SLT-A57
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Sony Alpha SLT-A57 over Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10.

      Sony Alpha SLT-A57 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10
      Video Capture vs
      Larger Sensor APS-C vs Micro Four Thirds
      Higher Sensor Resolution 16.1 Megapixel vs 10.0 Megapixel
      Higher Native ISO 16,000 vs 1,600
      Max Image Resolution 4912 x 3264 vs 3648 x 2736
      More Focus Points 15 vs 3
      Tracking Autofocus vs
      Face Detection vs
      Live View Autofocus vs
      Image Stabilization Sensor Shift vs
      Screen Type Fully Articulated vs Fixed
      Larger Screen 3.0" vs 2.5"
      Higher Resolution Screen 921k dot vs 207k dot
      Higher Viewfinder Coverage 100% vs 95%
      Higher Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent) 0.69x vs 0.47x
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 12.0 fps vs 3.0 fps
      Multi-Segment Metering vs
      Center Weighted Metering vs
      Spot Metering vs
      Higher DxO Low Light ISO 785 vs 429
      Higher DxO Color Depth 23.4 vs 21.3
      Higher DxO Dynamic Range 13.0 vs 10.8
      Higher DxO Overall Score 75 vs 55
      HDMI Output Mini Type C vs
      Built-in Microphone Stereo vs
      Microphone Input vs

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Sony Alpha SLT-A57.

      Sony SLT-A58
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      APS-C

      20.1 MP

      Sony SLT-A77
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      APS-C

      24.3 MP

      Sony SLT-A37
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      APS-C

      16.1 MP

      Sony SLT-A33
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      APS-C

      14.2 MP

      Sony SLT-A77 II
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      APS-C

      24.3 MP

      Sony SLT-A99
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      Full Frame

      24.3 MP

      Sony SLT-A35
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      APS-C

      16.2 MP

      Sony SLT-A55
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      APS-C

      16.2 MP

      Sony SLT-A68
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Sony SLT-A99 II
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      Full Frame

      42.4 MP

      Sony SLT-A65
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      APS-C

      24.3 MP

      Canon M3
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Advantage of Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10

      Panasonic L10
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 over Sony Alpha SLT-A57.

      Sony Alpha SLT-A57 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 30 sec vs 60 sec
      Lighter 618 g (1.36 lb / 21.80 oz) vs 556 g (1.23 lb / 19.61 oz)

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10.

      Leica SL Typ 601
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      Full Frame

      24 MP

      Olympus E-620
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      Micro Four Thirds

      12.3 MP

      OM System OM-5
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      Micro Four Thirds

      20.4 MP

      Olympus OM-D E-M5 III
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      Micro Four Thirds

      20.4 MP

      Sigma sd Quattro H
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      APS-H

      44.8 MP

      OM System OM-1
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      Micro Four Thirds

      20.4 MP

      Olympus PEN E-PL3
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      Micro Four Thirds

      12.3 MP

      Samsung GX-1L
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      APS-C

      6 MP

      Samsung NX1000
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      APS-C

      20.3 MP

      Panasonic G10
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      Micro Four Thirds

      12 MP

      Samsung NX mini
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      1-inch

      20.5 MP

      Sigma sd Quattro
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      APS-C

      29 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Sony Alpha SLT-A57 Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10
        Built-in Flash
        Orientation Sensor
      WEAKNESSES Sony Alpha SLT-A57 Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10
        Timelapse Recording
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi Eye-Fi is possible
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Sony Alpha SLT-A57 has a 3.0" Fully Articulated screen with 921k dot resolution and Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 has a 2.5" Fixed screen with 207k dot resolution. Fully articulated screen makes Sony Alpha SLT-A57 selfie and vlogger friendly and generally very useful for video shooting.

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      Sony Alpha SLT-A57 with Fully Articulated and Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 with Fixed screen


      Viewfinder

      Sony Alpha SLT-A57 has a built-in Electronic viewfinder with 1,440k dot resolution and Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 has a built-in Optical (pentamirror) viewfinder. Sony Alpha SLT-A57 has 100% coverage with 1.04x (0.69x 35mm equivalent) magnification and Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 has 95% coverage with 0.93x (0.47x 35mm equivalent) magnification.

      Sensor

      Sony Alpha SLT-A57 features a 16.1 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor with dimensions of 23.5 x 15.6 mm and a total area of 366.6 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 16,000 and expands to 100 - 25,600 in boosted mode. Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 features a 10.0 megapixel Micro Four Thirds CMOS sensor with dimensions of 17.3 x 13 mm and a total area of 169 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 1,600.


      Here is a sensor size comparison chart where you can see how different sensors compare with each other:

      Sensor size chart
      Sensor Dimensions Area Aspect Ratio Crop Factor
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      Image cannot be displayedAPS-C23.6 x 15.6 mm368.2 mm23:21.5x
      Image cannot be displayedAPS-C (Canon)22.3 x 14.9 mm332.3 mm23:21.6x
      Image cannot be displayedMicro Four Thirds17.4 x 13 mm226.2 mm24:32x
      Image cannot be displayed1-inch13.2 x 8.8 mm116.2 mm23:22.7x
      Image cannot be displayed1/1.7-inch7.44 x 5.58 mm41.5 mm24:34.7x
      Image cannot be displayed1/2.3-inch6.17 x 4.55 mm28.1 mm24:35.6x

      Photography Features

      Sony Alpha SLT-A57 can take pictures up to 4912 x 3264 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4912 x 2760, 3568 x 2368, 3568 x 2000, 2448 x 1624, 2448 x 1376 with 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios. Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 can take pictures up to 3648 x 2736 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 2816 x 2112, 2048 x 1536 with 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.


      Lens Mount

      Sony Alpha SLT-A57 has Sony A lens mount and Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 has Four Thirds lens mount. Due to APS-C sensor in Sony Alpha SLT-A57 its crop factor is equal to 1.5x, this means that a 35mm equivalent focal length of the mounted lens will be equal to its actual focal length times 1.5. Due to Micro Four Thirds sensor in Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 its crop factor is equal to 2x, this means that a 35mm equivalent focal length of the mounted lens will be equal to its actual focal length times 2.


      In-Body Image Stabilization on Sony Alpha SLT-A57

      Sony Alpha SLT-A57 has a built-in Sensor Shift in-body image stabilization (IBIS). This means that you are still getting vibration reduction when camera is paired with non-image stabilizied lenses. It also works with lenses with optical image stabilization and in combination can achieve even better compensation.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Sony Alpha SLT-A57 comes with NP-FM500H battery pack with battery life of 550 shots.


      External Storage Slots

      Sony Alpha SLT-A57 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo card slot. Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 has a single SD/SDHC/MMC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 has Focal-plane shutter. Shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec on Sony Alpha SLT-A57, and up to 1/4000 sec on Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10. Sony Alpha SLT-A57 can shoot continuously up to 12.0 fps. Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 can shoot continuously up to 3.0 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 10.00 m (@ ISO 100) on Sony Alpha SLT-A57 and 11.00 m on Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10. They also accept external flash which can be connected via Hot Shoe. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/160 sec on Sony Alpha SLT-A57.

      Physical Parameters

      Sony Alpha SLT-A57 body has dimensions of 132 x 98 x 81 mm (5.2 x 3.86 x 3.19") and Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 body has dimensions of 135 x 96 x 78 mm (5.31 x 3.78 x 3.07"). Sony Alpha SLT-A57 weighs 618 g (1.36 lb / 21.80 oz) and Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 weighs 556 g (1.23 lb / 19.61 oz).

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      Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10

      132 mm

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      Size comparisons of Sony Alpha SLT-A57 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10

      Sony Alpha SLT-A57 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Sony Alpha SLT-A57

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10

      GOOD
      71
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      AVERAGE
      64
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 207k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Sony Alpha SLT-A57

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10

      GOOD
      72
      •   16,000 Highest Native ISO
      •   15 Focus Points
      •   3 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Low Resolution Viewfinder - 1,440k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 12.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 550 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      55
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   3 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 207k dot
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Sony Alpha SLT-A57

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10

      AVERAGE
      65
      •   16,000 Highest Native ISO
      •   15 Focus Points
      •   3 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Low Resolution Viewfinder - 1,440k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 12.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 550 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      POOR
      54
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   3 Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 207k dot
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Sony Alpha SLT-A57

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10

      GOOD
      81
      •   15 Focus Points
      •   3 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/160 sec
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      72
      •   Small Sensor
      •   3 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.5"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 207k dot
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Sony Alpha SLT-A57

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10

      GOOD
      83
      •   15 Focus Points
      •   3 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 618 g (1.36 lb / 21.80 oz)
      GOOD
      77
      •   Small Sensor
      •   3 Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 207k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 556 g (1.23 lb / 19.61 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Sony Alpha SLT-A57

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10

      GOOD
      80
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 618 g (1.36 lb / 21.80 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 550 shots
      GOOD
      79
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 207k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 556 g (1.23 lb / 19.61 oz)

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Sony Alpha SLT-A57 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 and give them scores of 69 and 53 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Sony Alpha SLT-A57

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10

      OVERALL
      69
      OVERALL
      53

      Sensor

      Sony Alpha SLT-A57

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10

      AVERAGE
      68
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.1 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   16,000 Highest Native ISO
      •   DxO Overall Score - 75
      AVERAGE
      65
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10.0 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Low DxO Overall Score - 55

      Photo

      Sony Alpha SLT-A57

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10

      GOOD
      72
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 12.0 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/160 sec
      POOR
      54
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps

      Video

      Sony Alpha SLT-A57

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10

      POOR
      45
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      BAD
      0
      •   No Image Stabilization

      Focusing

      Sony Alpha SLT-A57

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10

      GOOD
      73
      •   15 Focus Points
      •   3 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      AVERAGE
      69
      •   3 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Sony Alpha SLT-A57

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10

      GOOD
      78
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Low Resolution Viewfinder - 1,440k dot
      AVERAGE
      63
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.5"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 207k dot

      Connectivity

      Sony Alpha SLT-A57

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10

      GOOD
      78
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      POOR
      40
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Built-in Microphone
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Sony Alpha SLT-A57

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10

      POOR
      41
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 618 g (1.36 lb / 21.80 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 550 shots
      POOR
      43
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 556 g (1.23 lb / 19.61 oz)


      For a full specification list please go to the specifications page:

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