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Panasonic L10 vs Pentax MX-1

Portability
66
Imaging
44
Features
38
Overall
41
Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 front
 
Pentax MX-1 front
Portability
84
Imaging
37
Features
60
Overall
46

Panasonic L10 vs Pentax MX-1 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 MX-1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
  • 391g - 122 x 61 x 51mm
  • Announced July 2013
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Panasonic L10 vs Pentax MX-1 Overview

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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic L10 over the Pentax MX-1

 L10 MX-1 

Reasons to pick Pentax MX-1 over the Panasonic L10

 MX-1 L10 
AnnouncedJuly 2013December 2007More modern by 67 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution920k207kCrisper display (+713k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic L10 and Pentax MX-1

 L10 MX-1 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Panasonic L10 vs Pentax MX-1 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic L10 vs Pentax MX-1 size comparison

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

Panasonic L10 vs Pentax MX-1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic L10 vs Pentax MX-1 Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic L10 vs Pentax MX-1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic L10 vs Pentax MX-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic L10 vs Pentax MX-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic L10
Portrait photography with Pentax MX-1
56
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
low MP (10 megapixels)
42
manual focus
comes with face detection focusing
saves RAW files
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic L10 Street photography features
Pentax MX-1 Street photography features
59
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
lighter than competitors (556g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
65
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition in class (391 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic L10 Sports photography advice
Pentax MX-1 Sports photography advice
42
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports phase detect auto focus
slow frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
43
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking autofocus
great battery (290 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic L10 Travel photography advice
Pentax MX-1 Travel photography advice
51
lighter than competitors (556 grams)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
low MP (10 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
61
great battery (290 CIPA)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (391g)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic L10
Landscape photography with Pentax MX-1
49
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
screen is small (2.5")
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse recording
55
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
great battery (290 per charge)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic L10 Vlogging features
Pentax MX-1 Vlogging features
9
can't record video
33
rather wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (391g)
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Panasonic L10 vs Pentax MX-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic L10 and Pentax MX-1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10Pentax MX-1
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 Pentax MX-1
Category Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2007-12-14 2013-07-01
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 3 25
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-112mm (4.0x)
Max aperture - f/1.8-2.5
Macro focus range - 1cm
Number of lenses 45 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 4.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.5 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 207k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT LCD with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.47x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 11.00 m 12.00 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, Fill-in, Slow Speed sync, Trailing Curtain sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 556g (1.23 lbs) 391g (0.86 lbs)
Physical dimensions 135 x 96 x 78mm (5.3" x 3.8" x 3.1") 122 x 61 x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 55 49
DXO Color Depth score 21.3 20.4
DXO Dynamic range score 10.8 11.3
DXO Low light score 429 208
Other
Battery life - 290 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model - D-Li-106
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $350 $400