Canon 5D MIV vs Panasonic L1

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.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 5D Mark IV and Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1. The complete galleries are provided at Canon 5D MIV Gallery and Panasonic L1 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.