Panasonic L10 vs Pentax K-5

Below is a complete comparison of the Panasonic L10 versus Pentax K-5, both Advanced DSLR cameras by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the L10 (10MP) and K-5 (16MP) and the L10 (Four Thirds) and K-5 (APS-C) offer different sensor sizes.

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The L10 was manufactured 4 years prior to the K-5 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a simple overview of how the L10 matches up vs the K-5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 and Pentax K-5. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic L10 Gallery and Pentax K-5 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic L10 has got exterior measurements of 135mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.3" x 3.8" x 3.1") along with a weight of 556 grams (1.23 lbs) while the Pentax K-5 has proportions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") having a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic L10 versus Pentax K-5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the L10 versus the K-5.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L10 and K-5 is 66 and 60 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements merely by researching a spec sheet. The visual below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the L10 and K-5.

As you can see, the two cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The L10 due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh more difficult and the Pentax K-5 will result in more detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics way more aggressively. The older L10 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.