Panasonic L1 vs Pentax Q10

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.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 and Pentax Q10. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic L1 Gallery and Pentax Q10 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.