Panasonic L1 vs Pentax E70

Here, we will be contrasting the Panasonic L1 vs Pentax E70, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the L1 (7MP) and E70 (10MP) and the L1 (Four Thirds) and E70 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizes.

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The L1 was unveiled 21 months before the E70 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic L1 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax E70 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the L1 scores vs the E70 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 and Pentax Optio E70. The full galleries are available at Panasonic L1 Gallery and Pentax E70 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic L1 has external dimensions of 146mm x 87mm x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0") with a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs) and the Pentax E70 has dimensions of 94mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic L1 vs Pentax E70 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the L1 versus the E70.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the L1 and E70 is 65 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes purely by going through specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the L1 and E70.

All in all, each of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The L1 having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Pentax E70 will produce more detail having an extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged L1 will be behind in sensor technology.