Canon 20Da vs Panasonic L1

Let's look more closely at the Canon 20Da and Panasonic L1, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the 20Da (8MP) and the L1 (7MP) is very similar but the 20Da (APS-C) and L1 (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The 20Da was announced 22 months before the L1 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the 20Da matches up vs the L1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 20Da and Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1. The whole galleries are available at Canon 20Da Gallery and Panasonic L1 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon 20Da has external dimensions of 144mm x 106mm x 72mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.8") with a weight of 770 grams (1.70 lbs) whilst the Panasonic L1 has measurements of 146mm x 87mm x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0") with a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon 20Da and Panasonic L1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the 20Da vs the L1.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the 20Da and L1 is 59 and 65 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specifications. The photograph below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the 20Da and L1.

To sum up, the two cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 20Da with its larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Canon 20Da will offer you more detail with its extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The older 20Da is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.