Panasonic L10 vs Pentax K-7

On this page, we are evaluating the Panasonic L10 vs Pentax K-7, both Advanced DSLR cameras by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the L10 (10MP) and K-7 (15MP) and the L10 (Four Thirds) and K-7 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The L10 was released 21 months earlier than the K-7 making them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the L10 scores vs the K-7 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 & Pentax K-7. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic L10 Gallery & Pentax K-7 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic L10 has got physical dimensions of 135mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.3" x 3.8" x 3.1") and a weight of 556 grams (1.23 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-7 has specifications of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") and a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the L10 versus the K-7.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L10 and K-7 is 66 and 60 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to see the gap in sensor sizing just by looking through specifications. The graphic here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the L10 and K-7.

Plainly, both of those cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The L10 due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Pentax K-7 will render extra detail as a result of its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images more aggressively. The older L10 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.