Canon 5DS R vs Panasonic L1

On this page, we are analyzing the Canon 5DS R vs Panasonic L1, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the 5DS R (51MP) and L1 (7MP) and the 5DS R (Full frame) and L1 (Four Thirds) posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The 5DS R was introduced 7 years later than the L1 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the 5DS R scores vs the L1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 5DS R & Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1. The whole galleries are provided at Canon 5DS R Gallery & Panasonic L1 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon 5DS R has physical measurements of 152mm x 116mm x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") with a weight of 930 grams (2.05 lbs) while the Panasonic L1 has proportions of 146mm x 87mm x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0") with a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the 5DS R vs the L1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 5DS R and L1 is 55 and 65 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading specs. The visual below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the 5DS R and L1.

All in all, both of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The 5DS R with its larger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Canon 5DS R will offer you extra detail using its extra 44MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The newer 5DS R will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.