Panasonic L1 vs Pentax K110D

Its time to take a closer look at the Panasonic L1 and Pentax K110D, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the L1 (7MP) and the K110D (6MP) is relatively well matched but the L1 (Four Thirds) and K110D (APS-C) feature different sensor sizing.

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The L1 was unveiled 11 months later than the K110D and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic L1 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax K110D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the L1 matches up vs the K110D with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 and Pentax K110D. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic L1 Gallery and Pentax K110D Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic L1 comes with outside measurements of 146mm x 87mm x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0") and a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs) while the Pentax K110D has sizing of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") along with a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic L1 and Pentax K110D in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the L1 vs the K110D.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the L1 and K110D is 65 and 67 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to visualize the gap between sensor measurements just by looking at technical specs. The graphic here will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the L1 and K110D.

As you can tell, both the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The L1 using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Panasonic L1 will give you more detail having an extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more recent L1 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.