Importing photos from a CF card | Learn Lightroom 4 | Adobe TV

In this move Chris Orwig explains how to set up the import preferences in Lightroom and import select images from a compact flash card. Chris discusses how to evaluate photos before import and determine which photographs are the best, and explains the different methods that can be used for importing images. He also shows how to change file settings during import, from adding metadata to organizing and renaming files.. The movie also demonstrates the value of making a second copy of imported images and reviews the benefits of the DNG format .
http://adobe.ly/OmPcCD

In this video it says importing as a dng file saves space as it has lossless compression, so the files size should be smaller, correct?
When I compare an imported dng file to my Canon cr2 files downloaded directly from the card, the dng files are about 10 mb larger, not smaller. Why?

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