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Canon 5D MIV vs Panasonic L1

Portability
55
Imaging
76
Features
85
Overall
79
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 front
Portability
65
Imaging
41
Features
38
Overall
39

Canon 5D MIV vs Panasonic L1 Key Specs

Canon 5D MIV
(Full Review)
  • 30MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 890g - 151 x 116 x 76mm
  • Released August 2016
  • Old Model is Canon 5D MIII
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 5D MIV vs Panasonic L1 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Canon 5D MIV and Panasonic L1, both Advanced DSLR cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the 5D MIV (30MP) and L1 (7MP) and the 5D MIV (Full frame) and L1 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor size.

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The 5D MIV was launched 9 years after the L1 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a short overview of how the 5D MIV matches up versus the L1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 5D MIV over the Panasonic L1

 5D MIV L1 
AnnouncedAugust 2016April 2007Newer by 115 months
Display sizing3.2"2.5"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution1620k207kCrisper display (+1413k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic L1 over the Canon 5D MIV

 L1 5D MIV 

Common features in the Canon 5D MIV and Panasonic L1

 5D MIV L1 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Canon 5D MIV vs Panasonic L1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon 5D MIV enjoys outside dimensions of 151mm x 116mm x 76mm (5.9" x 4.6" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 890 grams (1.96 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 5D MIV and Panasonic L1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the 5D MIV and the L1.

Canon 5D MIV vs Panasonic L1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 5D MIV and L1 is 55 and 65 respectively.

Canon 5D MIV vs Panasonic L1 top view buttons comparison

Canon 5D MIV vs Panasonic L1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions just by researching technical specs. The picture underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the 5D MIV and L1.

As you can tell, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The 5D MIV featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Canon 5D MIV will result in greater detail utilizing its extra 23MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more modern 5D MIV is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Canon 5D MIV vs Panasonic L1 sensor size comparison

Canon 5D MIV vs Panasonic L1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 5D MIV vs Panasonic L1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 5D MIV
Portrait photography with Panasonic L1
85
has manual focus
fantastic megapixels (30 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers face detect focus
supports RAW formats
54
has manual focus
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
sensor resolution low (7MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 5D MIV
Street photography with Panasonic L1
65
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
offers focus by touch
environment proofing
very good ISO range (25,600)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
58
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
lighter than average (606 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 5D MIV as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic L1 as a Sports photography camera
80
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
fantastic megapixels (30MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
40
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
has phase detect AF
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (7 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 5D MIV as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic L1 as a Travel photography camera
67
environment proofing
offers focus by touch
fantastic megapixels (30 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
50
lighter than average (606g)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (7 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 5D MIV Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic L1 Landscape photography highlights
80
has manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
fantastic megapixels (30 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
very good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
has double storage slots
lack of image stabilization
47
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (7 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 5D MIV Vlogging features
Panasonic L1 Vlogging features
31
touchscreen
offers face detect focus
video res high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
includes mic port
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
9
can't shoot video
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Canon 5D MIV vs Panasonic L1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 5D MIV and Panasonic L1
 Canon EOS 5D Mark IVPanasonic Lumix DMC-L1
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Panasonic
Model Canon EOS 5D Mark IV Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Released 2016-08-25 2007-04-11
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 6+ -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 30MP 7MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6720 x 4480 3136 x 2352
Highest native ISO 25600 1600
Highest boosted ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Minimum boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 61 3
Cross focus points 41 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 250 45
Focal length multiplier 1 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2 inch 2.5 inch
Screen resolution 1,620 thousand dots 207 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x 0.46x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 7.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 13.00 m
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2)
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/200 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 (29.97p, 24p, 23.98p), 1920 x 1080 (59.94p, 29.97p, 24p, 23.98p), 1280 x 720 (119.9p) -
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 None
Video format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 890 gr (1.96 lbs) 606 gr (1.34 lbs)
Dimensions 151 x 116 x 76mm (5.9" x 4.6" x 3.0") 146 x 87 x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 91 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 24.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.6 not tested
DXO Low light score 2995 not tested
Other
Battery life 900 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LP-E6 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type CompactFlash + SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I enabled) SD/MMC card
Card slots 2 Single
Launch cost $3,299 $1,500