Panasonic L10 vs Pentax K-1

In this article, we will be comparing the Panasonic L10 versus Pentax K-1, both Advanced DSLR cameras by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the L10 (10MP) and K-1 (36MP) and the L10 (Four Thirds) and K-1 (Full frame) feature different sensor sizing.

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The L10 was brought out 9 years prior to the K-1 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the L10 scores against the K-1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 and Pentax K-1. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic L10 Gallery and Pentax K-1 Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic L10 has got outside measurements of 135mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.3" x 3.8" x 3.1") and a weight of 556 grams (1.23 lbs) and the Pentax K-1 has specifications of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).

Check the Panasonic L10 versus Pentax K-1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the L10 and the K-1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L10 and K-1 is 66 and 55 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements simply by researching specifications. The visual underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the L10 and K-1.

Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The L10 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh tougher and the Pentax K-1 will render more detail having its extra 26MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The older L10 will be behind in sensor technology.