Panasonic L1 vs Pentax K100D

Below is a detailed review of the Panasonic L1 vs Pentax K100D, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the L1 (7MP) and the K100D (6MP) is very similar but the L1 (Four Thirds) and K100D (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The L1 was manufactured 5 months later than the K100D so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic L1 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax K100D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a simple summary of how the L1 matches up vs the K100D when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 & Pentax K100D. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic L1 Gallery & Pentax K100D Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic L1 provides exterior dimensions of 146mm x 87mm x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs) while the Pentax K100D has proportions of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the L1 vs the K100D.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the L1 and K100D is 65 and 64 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor measurements just by reading a spec sheet. The photograph here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the L1 and K100D.

As you can see, both of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The L1 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Panasonic L1 will offer you greater detail due to its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively.