Panasonic L10 vs Pentax MX-1

Following is a in-depth overview of the Panasonic L10 vs Pentax MX-1, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the L10 (10MP) and the MX-1 (12MP) is fairly well matched but the L10 (Four Thirds) and MX-1 (1/1.7") posses totally different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The L10 was introduced 6 years prior to the MX-1 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic L10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax MX-1 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the L10 matches up vs the MX-1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 and Pentax MX-1. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic L10 Gallery and Pentax MX-1 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic L10 comes with outer dimensions of 135mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.3" x 3.8" x 3.1") along with a weight of 556 grams (1.23 lbs) whilst the Pentax MX-1 has dimensions of 122mm x 61mm x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") and a weight of 391 grams (0.86 lbs).

Check the Panasonic L10 vs Pentax MX-1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the L10 vs the MX-1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L10 and MX-1 is 66 and 84 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes purely by looking at specifications. The pic here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the L10 and MX-1.

Plainly, the two cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The L10 with its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Pentax MX-1 will give extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged L10 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.