Canon 5DS vs Panasonic L1

Lets take a deeper look at the Canon 5DS vs Panasonic L1, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the 5DS (51MP) and L1 (7MP) and the 5DS (Full frame) and L1 (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The 5DS was introduced 7 years after the L1 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a simple view of how the 5DS scores versus the L1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 5DS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon 5DS Gallery and Panasonic L1 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Canon 5DS comes with external dimensions of 152mm x 116mm x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") with a weight of 930 grams (2.05 lbs) whilst the Panasonic L1 has specifications of 146mm x 87mm x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0") and a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs).

Analyze the Canon 5DS vs Panasonic L1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the 5DS and the L1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the 5DS and L1 is 55 and 65 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes merely by looking at a spec sheet. The image below should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the 5DS and L1.

Clearly, both the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The 5DS with its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Canon 5DS will resolve greater detail using its extra 44 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The more recent 5DS will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.