Panasonic L10 vs Pentax W60

The following is a in depth comparison of the Panasonic L10 versus Pentax W60, 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 W60 (10MP) is relatively similar but the L10 (Four Thirds) and W60 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The L10 was brought out 18 months before the W60 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic L10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax W60 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the L10 scores versus the W60 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 & Pentax Optio W60. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic L10 Gallery & Pentax W60 Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic L10 comes with external measurements of 135mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.3" x 3.8" x 3.1") with a weight of 556 grams (1.23 lbs) and the Pentax W60 has sizing of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the L10 vs the W60.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the L10 and W60 is 66 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions only by going over specifications. The image underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the L10 and W60.

Plainly, each of the cameras posses the exact same resolution albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The L10 has the bigger sensor which will make getting shallower DOF easier. The more aged L10 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.