Panasonic L10 vs Pentax E85

Here, we will be reviewing the Panasonic L10 vs Pentax E85, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the L10 (10MP) and the E85 (12MP) is pretty well matched but the L10 (Four Thirds) and E85 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The L10 was launched 21 months prior to the E85 which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic L10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax E85 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise view of how the L10 matches up against the E85 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 & Pentax Optio E85. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic L10 Gallery & Pentax E85 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic L10 provides outer measurements of 135mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.3" x 3.8" x 3.1") along with a weight of 556 grams (1.23 lbs) while the Pentax E85 has dimensions of 93mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the L10 and the E85.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the L10 and E85 is 66 and 95 respectively.

Often, it's hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions only by looking at specifications. The picture here should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the L10 and E85.

To sum up, the 2 cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The L10 because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Pentax E85 will give you extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged L10 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.