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Canon 1Ds vs Panasonic L1

Portability
50
Imaging
52
Features
34
Overall
44
Canon EOS-1Ds front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 front
Portability
65
Imaging
42
Features
38
Overall
40

Canon 1Ds vs Panasonic L1 Key Specs

Canon 1Ds
(Full Review)
  • 11MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1250
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 1585g - 156 x 158 x 80mm
  • Announced December 2002
  • Renewed by Canon 1Ds MII
Panasonic L1
(Full Review)
  • 7MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 606g - 146 x 87 x 77mm
  • Announced April 2007
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Canon 1Ds vs Panasonic L1 Overview

Following is a in-depth assessment of the Canon 1Ds and Panasonic L1, one is a Pro DSLR and the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Canon and Panasonic. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the 1Ds (11MP) and L1 (7MP) and the 1Ds (Full frame) and L1 (Four Thirds) possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The 1Ds was released 5 years before the L1 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon 1Ds being a Large SLR camera and the Panasonic L1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a simple summation of how the 1Ds scores versus the L1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1Ds over the Panasonic L1

 1Ds L1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic L1 over the Canon 1Ds

 L1 1Ds 
AnnouncedApril 2007December 2002More modern by 52 months
Display sizing2.5"2"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution207k120kClearer display (+87k dot)

Common features in the Canon 1Ds and Panasonic L1

 1Ds L1 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Canon 1Ds vs Panasonic L1 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon 1Ds comes with external dimensions of 156mm x 158mm x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") along with a weight of 1585 grams (3.49 lbs) while the Panasonic L1 has dimensions of 146mm x 87mm x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs).

Compare the Canon 1Ds and Panasonic L1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the 1Ds vs the L1.

Canon 1Ds vs Panasonic L1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 1Ds and L1 is 50 and 65 respectively.

Canon 1Ds vs Panasonic L1 top view buttons comparison

Canon 1Ds vs Panasonic L1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes purely by checking out technical specs. The pic underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the 1Ds and L1.

As you can tell, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The 1Ds featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Canon 1Ds will produce extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged 1Ds will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Canon 1Ds vs Panasonic L1 sensor size comparison

Canon 1Ds vs Panasonic L1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1Ds vs Panasonic L1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1Ds as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic L1 as a Portrait photography camera
55
you can focus manually
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
MP count low (11MP)
55
manual focus
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
megapixel count low (7 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon 1Ds Street photography features
Panasonic L1 Street photography features
44
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
heavier than others in class (1,585 grams)
maximum ISO low (1,250)
58
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
lighter than others in class (606g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 1Ds Sports photography info
Panasonic L1 Sports photography info
47
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
max fps very slow (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (11 megapixels)
41
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with phase detect auto focus
max fps low (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (7MP)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1Ds Travel photography highlights
Panasonic L1 Travel photography highlights
30
heavier than others in class (1,585 grams)
MP count low (11 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
50
lighter than others in class (606 grams)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (7 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 1Ds as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic L1 as a Landscape photography camera
48
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Canon EF mount)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
screen is small (2 inch)
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (11 megapixels)
maximum ISO low (1,250)
48
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (7 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 1Ds Vlogging information
Panasonic L1 Vlogging information
9
lack of video recording
9
can't record video
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Canon 1Ds vs Panasonic L1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1Ds and Panasonic L1
 Canon EOS-1DsPanasonic Lumix DMC-L1
General Information
Make Canon Panasonic
Model Canon EOS-1Ds Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1
Category Pro DSLR Advanced DSLR
Announced 2002-12-17 2007-04-11
Physical type Large SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 35.8 x 23.8mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 852.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 11MP 7MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4064 x 2704 3136 x 2352
Max native ISO 1250 1600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 45 3
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 250 45
Crop factor 1 2.1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2" 2.5"
Display resolution 120 thousand dots 207 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.46x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 13.00 m
Flash modes External Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2)
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Max video resolution None None
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1585 grams (3.49 lbs) 606 grams (1.34 lbs)
Dimensions 156 x 158 x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") 146 x 87 x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 63 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.0 not tested
DXO Low light score 954 not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/MMC card
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $9,000 $1,500