Panasonic L10 vs Pentax Q7

Here is a thorough review of the Panasonic L10 and Pentax Q7, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the L10 (10MP) and the Q7 (12MP) is relatively close but the L10 (Four Thirds) and Q7 (1/1.7") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The L10 was released 6 years before the Q7 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic L10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax Q7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summary of how the L10 grades against the Q7 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 and Pentax Q7. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic L10 Gallery and Pentax Q7 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic L10 has outer 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) whilst the Pentax Q7 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic L10 and Pentax Q7 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the L10 vs the Q7.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the L10 and Q7 is 66 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing merely by viewing technical specs. The graphic underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the L10 and Q7.

As you have seen, each of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The L10 due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Pentax Q7 will render greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older L10 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.