Panasonic L10 vs Pentax K100D
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Panasonic L10 vs Pentax K100D 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
- Introduced December 2007
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Pentax KAF Mount
- 660g - 129 x 93 x 70mm
- Announced December 2006
- Successor is Pentax K100D S
Panasonic L10 vs Pentax K100D Overview
Its time to look a little more closely at the Panasonic L10 versus Pentax K100D, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the L10 (10MP) and K100D (6MP) and the L10 (Four Thirds) and K100D (APS-C) boast different sensor measurements.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe L10 was unveiled 13 months later than the K100D making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic L10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax K100D being a Compact SLR camera.
Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the L10 grades against the K100D with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic L10 vs Pentax K100D Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 and Pentax K100D. The full galleries are available at Panasonic L10 Gallery and Pentax K100D Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic L10 over the Pentax K100D
L10 | K100D | |||
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Announced | December 2007 | December 2006 | More recent by 13 months |
Reasons to pick Pentax K100D over the Panasonic L10
K100D | L10 | |||
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Display resolution | 210k | 207k | Sharper display (+3k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic L10 and Pentax K100D
L10 | K100D | |||
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Manual focus | More exact focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 2.5" | 2.5" | Equal display measurements | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Missing Touch friendly display |
Panasonic L10 vs Pentax K100D Physical Comparison
For those who are going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic L10 enjoys external measurements 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 K100D has specifications of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") having a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).
Contrast the Panasonic L10 versus Pentax K100D in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the L10 and the K100D.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the L10 and K100D is 66 and 64 respectively.
Panasonic L10 vs Pentax K100D Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements just by going over specs. The photograph here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the L10 and K100D.
All in all, both the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The L10 with its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh tougher and the Panasonic L10 will offer you extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The younger L10 provides an advantage in sensor technology.
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Panasonic L10 vs Pentax K100D Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 | Pentax K100D | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 | Pentax K100D |
Class | Advanced DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
Introduced | 2007-12-14 | 2006-12-03 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 6 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3008 x 2008 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 3 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | Pentax KAF |
Total lenses | 45 | 151 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.5 inches | 2.5 inches |
Display resolution | 207 thousand dots | 210 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 96% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.47x | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 11.00 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2) | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Max video resolution | None | None |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 556 gr (1.23 lb) | 660 gr (1.46 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 135 x 96 x 78mm (5.3" x 3.8" x 3.1") | 129 x 93 x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 55 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.3 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.8 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 429 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | - | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/MMC/SDHC card | SD/MMC card |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $350 | $0 |