Panasonic L10 vs Pentax K-S1

Below is a in depth review of the Panasonic L10 versus Pentax K-S1, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the L10 (10MP) and K-S1 (20MP) and the L10 (Four Thirds) and K-S1 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The L10 was revealed 7 years prior to the K-S1 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the L10 matches up versus the K-S1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 & Pentax K-S1. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic L10 Gallery & Pentax K-S1 Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic L10 has got physical measurements of 135mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.3" x 3.8" x 3.1") with a weight of 556 grams (1.23 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-S1 has specifications of 121mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") and a weight of 558 grams (1.23 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic L10 versus Pentax K-S1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the L10 compared to the K-S1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L10 and K-S1 is 66 and 69 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements purely by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the L10 and K-S1.

As you can see, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The L10 using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Pentax K-S1 will give you extra detail because of its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older L10 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.