Panasonic L1 vs Pentax P80

Let's take a closer look at the Panasonic L1 versus Pentax P80, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the L1 (7MP) and P80 (12MP) and the L1 (Four Thirds) and P80 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The L1 was revealed 3 years before the P80 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic L1 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax P80 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the L1 scores vs the P80 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 & Pentax Optio P80. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic L1 Gallery & Pentax P80 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic L1 comes with exterior dimensions of 146mm x 87mm x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0") and a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs) whilst the Pentax P80 has proportions of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic L1 versus Pentax P80 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the L1 compared to the P80.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the L1 and P80 is 65 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing purely by viewing specs. The visual below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the L1 and P80.

All in all, both of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The L1 with its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Pentax P80 will result in greater detail because of its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older L1 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.