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Panasonic L1 vs Pentax K100D

Portability
65
Imaging
41
Features
38
Overall
39
Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 front
 
Pentax K100D front
Portability
64
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41

Panasonic L1 vs Pentax K100D Key Specs

Panasonic L1
(Full Review)
  • 7MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 606g - 146 x 87 x 77mm
  • Introduced April 2007
Pentax K100D
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 660g - 129 x 93 x 70mm
  • Introduced December 2006
  • Updated by Pentax K100D S
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Panasonic L1 vs Pentax K100D Overview

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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic L1 over the Pentax K100D

 L1 K100D 

Reasons to pick Pentax K100D over the Panasonic L1

 K100D L1 
Display resolution210k207kClearer display (+3k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic L1 and Pentax K100D

 L1 K100D 
IntroducedApril 2007December 2006Similar age
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.5"2.5"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Panasonic L1 vs Pentax K100D Physical Comparison

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.

Panasonic L1 vs Pentax K100D size comparison

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

Panasonic L1 vs Pentax K100D top view buttons comparison

Panasonic L1 vs Pentax K100D Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic L1 vs Pentax K100D sensor size comparison

Panasonic L1 vs Pentax K100D Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic L1 vs Pentax K100D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic L1 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax K100D as a Portrait photography camera
54
manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
MP count low (7MP)
51
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
does not have liveview
megapixel count low (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic L1 Street photography info
Pentax K100D Street photography info
58
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
lighter than competitors in class (606g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
58
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
fixed screen
heavier than average in class (660g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic L1
Sports photography with Pentax K100D
40
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports phase detect AF
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (7MP)
47
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has phase detect AF
does not have liveview
max fps low (3.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic L1 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax K100D as a Travel photography camera
50
lighter than competitors in class (606g)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
MP count low (7MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
42
built-in flash
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (660 grams)
megapixel count low (6MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic L1 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax K100D as a Landscape photography camera
47
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (7 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse mode
52
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
does not have liveview
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic L1 Vlogging details
Pentax K100D Vlogging details
9
lack of video recording
9
no video
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Panasonic L1 vs Pentax K100D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic L1 and Pentax K100D
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1Pentax K100D
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 Pentax K100D
Type Advanced DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2007-04-11 2006-12-03
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 7 megapixels 6 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 3136 x 2352 3008 x 2008
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 3 11
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Pentax KAF
Available lenses 45 151
Crop factor 2.1 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5" 2.5"
Resolution of display 207 thousand dots 210 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 96%
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x 0.57x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 13.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2) Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/160s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Highest video resolution None None
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 606g (1.34 lbs) 660g (1.46 lbs)
Dimensions 146 x 87 x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0") 129 x 93 x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/MMC card SD/MMC card
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $1,500 $0