Panasonic L1 vs Pentax RZ10

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.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 and Pentax Optio RZ10. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic L1 Gallery and Pentax RZ10 Gallery.

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).

See the Panasonic L1 vs Pentax RZ10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.