Panasonic L1 vs Pentax K-S2

Lets look more closely at the Panasonic L1 vs Pentax K-S2, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the L1 (7MP) and K-S2 (20MP) and the L1 (Four Thirds) and K-S2 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor size.

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The L1 was brought out 8 years before the K-S2 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic L1 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax K-S2 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the L1 scores vs the K-S2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 & Pentax K-S2. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic L1 Gallery & Pentax K-S2 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic L1 enjoys physical dimensions 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-S2 has dimensions of 123mm x 91mm x 73mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.9") and a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the L1 compared to the K-S2.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the L1 and K-S2 is 65 and 64 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading technical specs. The photograph here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the L1 and K-S2.

As you have seen, the two cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The L1 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Pentax K-S2 will offer you greater detail having its extra 13 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The older L1 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.