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Panasonic L10 vs Pentax K-S1

Portability
66
Imaging
44
Features
38
Overall
41
Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 front
 
Pentax K-S1 front
Portability
69
Imaging
63
Features
70
Overall
65

Panasonic L10 vs Pentax K-S1 Key Specs

Panasonic L10
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 556g - 135 x 96 x 78mm
  • Revealed December 2007
Pentax K-S1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 558g - 121 x 93 x 70mm
  • Announced August 2014
  • Newer Model is Pentax K-S2
Photography Glossary

Panasonic L10 vs Pentax K-S1 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic L10 over the Pentax K-S1

 L10 K-S1 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-S1 over the Panasonic L10

 K-S1 L10 
AnnouncedAugust 2014December 2007More recent by 81 months
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k207kSharper screen (+714k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic L10 and Pentax K-S1

 L10 K-S1 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Panasonic L10 vs Pentax K-S1 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic L10 vs Pentax K-S1 size comparison

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

Panasonic L10 vs Pentax K-S1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic L10 vs Pentax K-S1 Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic L10 vs Pentax K-S1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic L10 vs Pentax K-S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic L10 vs Pentax K-S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic L10 Portrait photography features
Pentax K-S1 Portrait photography features
56
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
low MP (10MP)
77
has manual focus
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic L10 Street photography factors
Pentax K-S1 Street photography factors
59
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
lighter than competitors in class (556g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
73
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than competition in class (558g)
great high ISO (51,200)
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic L10
Sports photography with Pentax K-S1
42
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
sensor has phase detect AF
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
69
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
max frames per second very slow (5.4 fps)
low battery (410 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic L10
Travel photography with Pentax K-S1
51
lighter than competitors in class (556 grams)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
60
lighter than competition in class (558 grams)
decent MP (20MP)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse mode
low battery (410 per charge)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic L10
Landscape photography with Pentax K-S1
49
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
does not have Timelapse mode
73
has manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
great high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW files
low battery (410 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic L10 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax K-S1 as a Vlogging camera
9
can't shoot video
33
image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (558g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic support
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Panasonic L10 vs Pentax K-S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic L10 and Pentax K-S1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10Pentax K-S1
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 Pentax K-S1
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2007-12-14 2014-08-27
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by - Prime MII
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 1600 51200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 3 11
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Pentax KAF2
Number of lenses 45 151
Crop factor 2.1 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 207k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.47x 0.64x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/6000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per sec 5.4 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 11.00 m 10.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2) Auto, auto + redeye, on, on + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (30,25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60,50 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format - H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 556 grams (1.23 pounds) 558 grams (1.23 pounds)
Physical dimensions 135 x 96 x 78mm (5.3" x 3.8" x 3.1") 121 x 93 x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 55 78
DXO Color Depth score 21.3 23.5
DXO Dynamic range score 10.8 13.0
DXO Low light score 429 1061
Other
Battery life - 410 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI109
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at launch $350 $339