Panasonic L10 vs Pentax K100D

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.

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.