Panasonic L1 vs Pentax K-1

Let's examine more in depth at the Panasonic L1 and Pentax K-1, both Advanced DSLR cameras by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the L1 (7MP) and K-1 (36MP) and the L1 (Four Thirds) and K-1 (Full frame) come with different sensor sizing.

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The L1 was released 9 years before the K-1 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before going through a full comparison, below is a quick summation of how the L1 grades versus the K-1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 & Pentax K-1. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic L1 Gallery & Pentax K-1 Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic L1 provides outer measurements of 146mm x 87mm x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0") with a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs) while the Pentax K-1 has measurements of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") having a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).

See the Panasonic L1 and Pentax K-1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the L1 and the K-1.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the L1 and K-1 is 65 and 55 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions purely by researching specs. The image here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the L1 and K-1.

All in all, both the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The L1 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Pentax K-1 will provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 29MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged L1 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.