Panasonic L10 vs Pentax ist DL2

Here is a in-depth assessment of the Panasonic L10 and Pentax ist DL2, both Advanced DSLR cameras by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the L10 (10MP) and ist DL2 (6MP) and the L10 (Four Thirds) and ist DL2 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The L10 was released 23 months later than the ist DL2 which makes them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the L10 matches up against the ist DL2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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If you're intending to carry your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic L10 offers outside measurements of 135mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.3" x 3.8" x 3.1") having a weight of 556 grams (1.23 lbs) whilst the Pentax ist DL2 has proportions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") and a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the L10 versus the ist DL2.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the L10 and ist DL2 is 66 and 69 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing simply by looking through specifications. The visual here might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the L10 and ist DL2.

Plainly, each of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The L10 due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic L10 will provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The younger L10 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.