Panasonic L1 vs Pentax K-70

Here, we are matching up the Panasonic L1 and Pentax K-70, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the L1 (7MP) and K-70 (24MP) and the L1 (Four Thirds) and K-70 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The L1 was released 10 years earlier than the K-70 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic L1 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax K-70 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a brief overview of how the L1 matches up vs the K-70 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 and Pentax K-70. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic L1 Gallery and Pentax K-70 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic L1 has external measurements of 146mm x 87mm x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0") with a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-70 has measurements of 126mm x 93mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") and a weight of 688 grams (1.52 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic L1 and Pentax K-70 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the L1 compared to the K-70.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the L1 and K-70 is 65 and 62 respectively.

Usually, its tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions only by viewing technical specs. The image below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the L1 and K-70.

As you have seen, both of those cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The L1 due to its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh tougher and the Pentax K-70 will provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 17MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged L1 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.