Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax K110D

Following is a in-depth analysis of the Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax K110D, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the LS5 (14MP) and K110D (6MP) and the LS5 (1/2.3") and K110D (APS-C) come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The LS5 was introduced 5 years after the K110D which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic LS5 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K110D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a quick summary of how the LS5 scores vs the K110D for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 and Pentax K110D. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic LS5 Gallery and Pentax K110D Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic LS5 provides outer measurements of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Pentax K110D has sizing of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") with a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax K110D in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the LS5 vs the K110D.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the LS5 and K110D is 94 and 67 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to see the gap between sensor sizes only by reviewing specifications. The pic below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the LS5 and K110D.

Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The LS5 with its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF harder and the Panasonic LS5 will offer extra detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The newer LS5 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.