Panasonic L1 vs Pentax RZ18

On this page, we are looking at the Panasonic L1 vs Pentax RZ18, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the L1 (7MP) and RZ18 (16MP) and the L1 (Four Thirds) and RZ18 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The L1 was introduced 5 years before the RZ18 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic L1 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax RZ18 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the L1 grades vs the RZ18 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 and Pentax Optio RZ18. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic L1 Gallery and Pentax RZ18 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera, you should factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic L1 offers external measurements of 146mm x 87mm x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0") and a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs) and the Pentax RZ18 has sizing of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic L1 vs Pentax RZ18 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 select during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the L1 vs the RZ18.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L1 and RZ18 is 65 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing simply by seeing specifications. The visual below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the L1 and RZ18.

Plainly, both cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The L1 having a larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Pentax RZ18 will show extra detail using its extra 9MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The older L1 will be behind in sensor technology.