Panasonic L10 vs Pentax K-5 II
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Panasonic L10 vs Pentax K-5 II Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- No Video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 556g - 135 x 96 x 78mm
- Released December 2007
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 760g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
- Announced June 2013
- Previous Model is Pentax K-5
Panasonic L10 vs Pentax K-5 II Overview
Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic L10 versus Pentax K-5 II, both Advanced DSLR cameras by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the L10 (10MP) and K-5 II (16MP) and the L10 (Four Thirds) and K-5 II (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizes.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe L10 was introduced 6 years before the K-5 II which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).
Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the L10 scores against the K-5 II with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic L10 vs Pentax K-5 II Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 and Pentax K-5 II. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic L10 Gallery and Pentax K-5 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic L10 over the Pentax K-5 II
L10 | K-5 II |
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Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 II over the Panasonic L10
K-5 II | L10 | |||
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Announced | June 2013 | December 2007 | Newer by 66 months | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 207k | Clearer screen (+714k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic L10 and Pentax K-5 II
L10 | K-5 II | |||
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Focus manually | Dial precise focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither offers Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic L10 vs Pentax K-5 II Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic L10 offers outer dimensions of 135mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.3" x 3.8" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 556 grams (1.23 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-5 II has dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") having a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic L10 versus Pentax K-5 II in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the L10 versus the K-5 II.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the L10 and K-5 II is 66 and 60 respectively.
Panasonic L10 vs Pentax K-5 II Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions merely by looking through a spec sheet. The pic here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the L10 and K-5 II.
Clearly, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The L10 with its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Pentax K-5 II will provide you with extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged L10 will be behind in sensor innovation.
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Panasonic L10 vs Pentax K-5 II Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 | Pentax K-5 II | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 | Pentax K-5 II |
Type | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Released | 2007-12-14 | 2013-06-04 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Prime II |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.7 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 372.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4928 x 3264 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 51200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Min boosted ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 3 | 11 |
Cross focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | Pentax KAF2 |
Number of lenses | 45 | 151 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.5" | 3" |
Display resolution | 207k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | - | TFT LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.47x | 0.61x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames per sec | 7.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 11.00 m | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2) | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, High speed, Rear curtain and Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (25 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (25, 30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video format | - | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 556 gr (1.23 lb) | 760 gr (1.68 lb) |
Dimensions | 135 x 96 x 78mm (5.3" x 3.8" x 3.1") | 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 55 | 82 |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.3 | 23.8 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.8 | 14.1 |
DXO Low light score | 429 | 1235 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 980 pictures |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/MMC/SDHC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $350 | $830 |