Panasonic L10 vs Pentax P70

Below, we are analyzing the Panasonic L10 versus Pentax P70, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the L10 (10MP) and the P70 (12MP) is fairly similar but the L10 (Four Thirds) and P70 (1/2.3") come with different sensor size.

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The L10 was revealed 14 months prior to the P70 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic L10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax P70 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a simple overview of how the L10 scores versus the P70 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 & Pentax Optio P70. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic L10 Gallery & Pentax P70 Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic L10 enjoys exterior measurements of 135mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.3" x 3.8" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 556 grams (1.23 lbs) and the Pentax P70 has measurements of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the L10 vs the P70.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L10 and P70 is 66 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading specifications. The pic underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the L10 and P70.

To sum up, both the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The L10 with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Pentax P70 will offer you extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged L10 is going to be behind in sensor technology.