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Panasonic L1 vs Pentax Q10

Portability
65
Imaging
41
Features
38
Overall
39
Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 front
 
Pentax Q10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
56
Overall
44

Panasonic L1 vs Pentax Q10 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
  • Revealed April 2007
Pentax Q10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 200g - 102 x 58 x 34mm
  • Revealed September 2012
  • Previous Model is Pentax Q
  • Updated by Pentax Q7
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Panasonic L1 vs Pentax Q10 Overview

In this article, we will be contrasting the Panasonic L1 versus Pentax Q10, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the L1 (7MP) and Q10 (12MP) and the L1 (Four Thirds) and Q10 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor size.

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The L1 was announced 6 years earlier than the Q10 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic L1 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax Q10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the L1 scores versus the Q10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic L1 over the Pentax Q10

 L1 Q10 

Reasons to pick Pentax Q10 over the Panasonic L1

 Q10 L1 
RevealedSeptember 2012April 2007Newer by 65 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k207kSharper screen (+253k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic L1 and Pentax Q10

 L1 Q10 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Panasonic L1 vs Pentax Q10 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic L1 has physical dimensions of 146mm x 87mm x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0") along with a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs) and the Pentax Q10 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic L1 versus Pentax Q10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the L1 vs the Q10.

Panasonic L1 vs Pentax Q10 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the L1 and Q10 is 65 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic L1 vs Pentax Q10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic L1 vs Pentax Q10 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions only by viewing specs. The pic here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the L1 and Q10.

All in all, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The L1 having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Pentax Q10 will render greater detail with its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged L1 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic L1 vs Pentax Q10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic L1 vs Pentax Q10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic L1 vs Pentax Q10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic L1 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax Q10 Portrait photography highlights
54
you can focus manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
low MP (7 megapixels)
48
focusing manually
high flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
features face detection focus
supports RAW files
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic L1 Street photography details
Pentax Q10 Street photography details
58
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
lighter than competition (606 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
68
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports RAW files
lighter than competition (200g)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic L1
Sports photography with Pentax Q10
40
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
has phase detect autofocus
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
low MP (7 megapixels)
36
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
features tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (270 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic L1
Travel photography with Pentax Q10
50
lighter than competition (606g)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
low MP (7MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
60
lighter than competition (200 grams)
has built in flash
not so great battery pack (270 shots)
resolution not great (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic L1 Landscape photography factors
Pentax Q10 Landscape photography factors
47
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
screen is small (2.5 inches)
lack of image stabilization
low MP (7 megapixels)
missing Timelapse function
54
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax Q mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports RAW files
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (270 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic L1 Vlogging details
Pentax Q10 Vlogging details
9
no video
35
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (200g)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic support
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Panasonic L1 vs Pentax Q10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic L1 and Pentax Q10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1Pentax Q10
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 Pentax Q10
Type Advanced DSLR Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2007-04-11 2012-09-10
Physical type Mid-size SLR Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 7 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3136 x 2352 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 3 25
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Pentax Q
Number of lenses 45 8
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 207k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (optional)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 13.00 m 7.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2) Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/160 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 606 gr (1.34 lbs) 200 gr (0.44 lbs)
Dimensions 146 x 87 x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0") 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 49
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.9
DXO Low light score not tested 183
Other
Battery life - 270 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/MMC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $1,500 $350