Canon 5D vs Panasonic L1
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Canon 5D vs Panasonic L1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 13MP - Full frame Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- No Video
- Canon EF Mount
- 895g - 152 x 113 x 75mm
- Announced November 2005
- Replacement is Canon 5D MII
(Full Review)
- 7MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- No Video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 606g - 146 x 87 x 77mm
- Revealed April 2007
Canon 5D vs Panasonic L1 Overview
In this article, we will be contrasting the Canon 5D vs Panasonic L1, both Advanced DSLR cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the 5D (13MP) and L1 (7MP) and the 5D (Full frame) and L1 (Four Thirds) use different sensor dimensions.
Photography GlossaryThe 5D was unveiled 17 months prior to the L1 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).
Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the 5D grades versus the L1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Canon 5D vs Panasonic L1 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 5D & Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1. The full galleries are provided at Canon 5D Gallery & Panasonic L1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 5D over the Panasonic L1
5D | L1 | |||
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Screen resolution | 230k | 207k | Sharper screen (+23k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic L1 over the Canon 5D
L1 | 5D | |||
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Revealed | April 2007 | November 2005 | Newer by 17 months |
Common features in the Canon 5D and Panasonic L1
5D | L1 | |||
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Focus manually | Very precise focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 2.5" | 2.5" | Equivalent screen sizing | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither comes with Touch screen |
Canon 5D vs Panasonic L1 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon 5D comes with external dimensions of 152mm x 113mm x 75mm (6.0" x 4.4" x 3.0") and a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs) and the Panasonic L1 has dimensions of 146mm x 87mm x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0") with a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs).
Analyze the Canon 5D vs Panasonic L1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the 5D vs the L1.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the 5D and L1 is 55 and 65 respectively.
Canon 5D vs Panasonic L1 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions only by viewing specifications. The image here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the 5D and L1.
To sum up, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 5D using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Canon 5D will render more detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged 5D will be behind with regard to sensor technology.
Canon 5D vs Panasonic L1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon 5D vs Panasonic L1 Specifications
Canon EOS 5D | Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Panasonic |
Model | Canon EOS 5D | Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 |
Class | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Announced | 2005-11-12 | 2007-04-11 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic II | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 36 x 24mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 864.0mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 13 megapixel | 7 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4368 x 2912 | 3136 x 2352 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Canon EF | Micro Four Thirds |
Amount of lenses | 250 | 45 |
Crop factor | 1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.5" | 2.5" |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 207k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | TFT liquid-crystal color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | 96 percent | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.71x | 0.46x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 60s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 13.00 m |
Flash options | External | Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2) |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/200s | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Maximum video resolution | None | None |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 895 gr (1.97 lb) | 606 gr (1.34 lb) |
Dimensions | 152 x 113 x 75mm (6.0" x 4.4" x 3.0") | 146 x 87 x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 71 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.9 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.1 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 1368 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 800 images | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | BP-511A | - |
Self timer | Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I or II) | SD/MMC card |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $2,780 | $1,500 |