| General | Sony Alpha SLT-A57 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sony | Panasonic |
| Model | Alpha SLT-A57 | Lumix DMC-L10 |
| Predecessor Model | Sony Alpha SLT-A55 | |
| Successor Model | Sony Alpha SLT-A58 | |
| MSRP | Body only: US $700, with 18-55mm lens: US $800 | |
| Camera Type | Interchangeable Lens | Interchangeable Lens |
| Body Type | SLT | DSLR |
| Video Capture |
| Sensor | Sony Alpha SLT-A57 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor Size | APS-C | Micro Four Thirds |
| Sensor Dimensions | 23.5 x 15.6 mm | 17.3 x 13 mm |
| Total Pixels | 16.7 Megapixel | 12 Megapixel |
| Effective Pixels | 16.1 Megapixel | 10.0 Megapixel |
| Low Pass Filter | ||
| Native ISO Range | 100 - 16,000 | 100 - 1,600 |
| Boosted ISO Range | 100 - 25,600 |
| Photo | Sony Alpha SLT-A57 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 |
|---|---|---|
| Max Image Resolution | 4912 x 3264 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Other Resolutions | 4912 x 2760, 3568 x 2368, 3568 x 2000, 2448 x 1624, 2448 x 1376 | 2816 x 2112, 2048 x 1536 |
| Image Aspect Ratios | 3:2, 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 |
| Image File Format | JPEG, RAW | |
| JPEG Quality Levels | Fine, Normal | Standard, High |
| Timelapse Recording | ||
| White Balance | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Halogen, Flash, White Set 1/2, Color Temperature Setting (2500-10000K in 100K increments), White Balance Adjustment (Blue/Amber Bias Magenta/Green Bias) | |
| WB Bracketing | 3 frames, H/L selectable |
| Focus | Sony Alpha SLT-A57 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 |
|---|---|---|
| Autofocus Modes | Multi-area Selective single-point Tracking Single Continuous Face Detection Live View | Multi-area Selective single-point Single Continuous |
| Lens Servo | Single-Servo AF, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus | AFS, AFC, MF, AF Lock, Face Detect (live view only) |
| Number of Focus Points | 15 | 3 |
| Number of Cross-type Focus Points | 3 | |
| Touch-to-Focus | ||
| Live View Autofocus | ||
| Animal Eye Detection | ||
| Vehicle Tracking Mode | ||
| Insect Tracking Mode | ||
| Contrast Detection for Autofocus | ||
| Phase Detection for Autofocus |
| Optics | Sony Alpha SLT-A57 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 |
|---|---|---|
| Lens Mount | Sony A | Four Thirds |
| Crop Factor | 1.5x | 2x |
| Image Stabilization | Sensor Shift | |
| Digital Image Stabilization |
| Screen | Sony Alpha SLT-A57 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Type | Fully Articulated | Fixed |
| Screen Technology | Xtra Fine TFT drive with TruBlack technology | |
| Touch Screen | ||
| Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen | ||
| Screen Size | 3.0" | 2.5" |
| Screen Resolution | 921k dot | 207k dot |
| Top LCD Screen | ||
| Live View | ||
| Live Composition |
| Viewfinder | Sony Alpha SLT-A57 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 |
|---|---|---|
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Optical (pentamirror) |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 100% | 95% |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 1.04x | 0.93x |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent) | 0.69x | 0.47x |
| Viewfinder Resolution | 1,440k dot | |
| Diopter Adjustment | -4 to +3 |
| Shutter | Sony Alpha SLT-A57 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 |
|---|---|---|
| Shutter Type | Focal-plane | |
| Min Shutter Speed | 30 sec | 60 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) | 1/4000 sec | 1/4000 sec |
| Max Continuous Shooting | 12.0 fps | 3.0 fps |
| Flash | Sony Alpha SLT-A57 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in Flash | ||
| Flash Modes | Auto On Off Red-Eye Slow Sync High Speed Sync Rear Curtain Fill-in Wireless | Auto Red-Eye Auto On Red-Eye On Red-Eye Slow Sync Off Slow Sync (1&2) |
| Flash Range | 10.00 m (@ ISO 100) | 11.00 m |
| Max Flash Sync Speed | 1/160 sec | |
| External Flash Connectivity | ||
| External Flash Connection | Hot Shoe | Hot Shoe |
| Exposure | Sony Alpha SLT-A57 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 |
|---|---|---|
| Exposure Metering Modes | Multi Center-weighted Spot | |
| Exposure Modes | Program AE, Aperture Priority AE, Shutter Priority AE, Manual | |
| Exposure Compensation | ±3 EV (1/3 EV increments) | ±2 EV (1/3 EV increments) |
| Exposure Bracketing | (3 shots at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV increments) | ±2 EV in 1/3 EV Steps, 3 Frames |
| DXO | Sony Alpha SLT-A57 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 |
|---|---|---|
| DxO Low Light ISO | 785 | 429 |
| DxO Color Depth | 23.4 | 21.3 |
| DxO Dynamic Range | 13.0 | 10.8 |
| DxO Overall Score | 75 | 55 |
| Video | Sony Alpha SLT-A57 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 |
|---|---|---|
| Internal Recording Modes | No (Quick Time Motion JPEG for Live View) | |
| Interval Recording | ||
| Video Formats | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 | |
| Max Video Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | |
| Unlimited Video Recording | ||
| Recording Limit | 30 min |
| Terminals | Sony Alpha SLT-A57 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 |
|---|---|---|
| USB Speed | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| HDMI Output | Mini Type C | |
| Speaker | Mono | |
| Built-in Microphone | Stereo | |
| Microphone Input | ||
| Headphone Output | ||
| Flash Sync Port |
| Connectivity | Sony Alpha SLT-A57 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in GPS | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi | Eye-Fi is possible | |
| Built-In Bluetooth | ||
| Remote Control | Optional |
| Environmental | Sony Alpha SLT-A57 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental Sealing |
| Physical | Sony Alpha SLT-A57 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 132 x 98 x 81 mm (5.2 x 3.86 x 3.19") | 135 x 96 x 78 mm (5.31 x 3.78 x 3.07") |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 618 g (1.36 lb / 21.80 oz) | 556 g (1.23 lb / 19.61 oz) |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 8.6 x 6.5 x 6.3" |
| Power and Storage | Sony Alpha SLT-A57 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Pack | NP-FM500H | |
| Battery Life | 550 shots | |
| Internal Storage | ||
| External Storage | Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo | Single Slot: SD/SDHC/MMC |
| Other | Sony Alpha SLT-A57 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 |
|---|---|---|
| Self Timer | 2 or 10 sec | 2 or 10 sec |
| Orientation Sensor |
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