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Panasonic L1 vs Pentax RZ10

Portability
65
Imaging
41
Features
38
Overall
39
Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 front
 
Pentax Optio RZ10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Panasonic L1 vs Pentax RZ10 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
  • Released April 2007
Pentax RZ10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 97 x 61 x 33mm
  • Introduced July 2011
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Panasonic L1 vs Pentax RZ10 Overview

Here is a in-depth review of the Panasonic L1 vs Pentax RZ10, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the L1 (7MP) and RZ10 (14MP) and the L1 (Four Thirds) and RZ10 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The L1 was introduced 5 years earlier than the RZ10 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic L1 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax RZ10 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the L1 grades versus the RZ10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic L1 over the Pentax RZ10

 L1 RZ10 

Reasons to pick Pentax RZ10 over the Panasonic L1

 RZ10 L1 
IntroducedJuly 2011April 2007Fresher by 52 months
Display size2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution230k207kClearer display (+23k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic L1 and Pentax RZ10

 L1 RZ10 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Panasonic L1 vs Pentax RZ10 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic L1 features physical dimensions of 146mm x 87mm x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0") with a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs) whilst the Pentax RZ10 has sizing of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the L1 compared to the RZ10.

Panasonic L1 vs Pentax RZ10 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the L1 and RZ10 is 65 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic L1 vs Pentax RZ10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic L1 vs Pentax RZ10 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing just by going over technical specs. The visual below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the L1 and RZ10.

As you can tell, both cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The L1 having a larger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Pentax RZ10 will deliver greater detail using its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older L1 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Panasonic L1 vs Pentax RZ10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic L1 vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic L1 vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic L1 Portrait photography features
Pentax RZ10 Portrait photography features
54
manual focus
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
low MP (7 megapixels)
35
has manual focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic L1 Street photography factors
Pentax RZ10 Street photography factors
58
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
lighter than average (606 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic L1 Sports photography info
Pentax RZ10 Sports photography info
40
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
has phase detect autofocus
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
low MP (7 megapixels)
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (178 per charge)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic L1 Travel photography details
Pentax RZ10 Travel photography details
50
lighter than average (606g)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse recording
low MP (7 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
66
environment proof
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
very long zoom (280mm)
lack of Timelapse function
terrible battery life (178 shots)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic L1
Landscape photography with Pentax RZ10
47
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
screen is small (2.5 inch)
lack of image stabilization
low MP (7MP)
lack of Timelapse recording
43
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
terrible battery life (178 per charge)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic L1 Vlogging information
Pentax RZ10 Vlogging information
9
can't record video
28
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
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Panasonic L1 vs Pentax RZ10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic L1 and Pentax RZ10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1Pentax Optio RZ10
General Information
Company Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 Pentax Optio RZ10
Class Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Released 2007-04-11 2011-07-19
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 7 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3136 x 2352 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 3 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-280mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.2-5.9
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Available lenses 45 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 207k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 13.00 m 2.80 m
Flash options Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2) Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/160 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1280x720
Video format - Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 606 gr (1.34 lbs) 178 gr (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 146 x 87 x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0") 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life - 178 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/MMC card SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $1,500 $200