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Canon 6D vs Panasonic L1

Portability
59
Imaging
68
Features
70
Overall
68
Canon EOS 6D front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 front
Portability
65
Imaging
42
Features
38
Overall
40

Canon 6D vs Panasonic L1 Key Specs

Canon 6D
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 102400)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 770g - 145 x 111 x 71mm
  • Revealed February 2013
  • Replacement is Canon 6D MII
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
  • Released April 2007
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Canon 6D vs Panasonic L1 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Canon 6D and Panasonic L1, both Advanced DSLR cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the 6D (20MP) and L1 (7MP) and the 6D (Full frame) and L1 (Four Thirds) come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The 6D was launched 5 years after the L1 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the 6D grades vs the L1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 6D over the Panasonic L1

 6D L1 
ReleasedFebruary 2013April 2007Newer by 72 months
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1040k207kClearer display (+833k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic L1 over the Canon 6D

 L1 6D 

Common features in the Canon 6D and Panasonic L1

 6D L1 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Canon 6D vs Panasonic L1 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon 6D provides exterior measurements of 145mm x 111mm x 71mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 2.8") having a weight of 770 grams (1.70 lbs) while the Panasonic L1 has measurements of 146mm x 87mm x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0") along with a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the 6D against the L1.

Canon 6D vs Panasonic L1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the 6D and L1 is 59 and 65 respectively.

Canon 6D vs Panasonic L1 top view buttons comparison

Canon 6D vs Panasonic L1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions purely by viewing technical specs. The pic below will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the 6D and L1.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 6D due to its larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Canon 6D will provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 13 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The fresher 6D is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon 6D vs Panasonic L1 sensor size comparison

Canon 6D vs Panasonic L1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 6D vs Panasonic L1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 6D Portrait photography advice
Panasonic L1 Portrait photography advice
80
you can focus manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
55
manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
low megapixels (7 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon 6D Street photography details
Panasonic L1 Street photography details
63
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
very good ISO range (25,600)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
58
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competitors (606 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 6D Sports photography details
Panasonic L1 Sports photography details
69
MP count good (20MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
environment proof
better than average battery life (1,090 shots)
has phase detect AF
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.5 fps)
lack of image stabilization
41
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports phase detect autofocus
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (7 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 6D Travel photography info
Panasonic L1 Travel photography info
61
better than average battery life (1,090 shots)
environment proof
MP count good (20 megapixels)
no Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
50
lighter than competitors (606 grams)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse function
low megapixels (7MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 6D Landscape photography information
Panasonic L1 Landscape photography information
74
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF mount)
screen size is good (3")
MP count good (20MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
very good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
better than average battery life (1,090 shots)
lack of image stabilization
no Timelapse recording
48
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
screen is small (2.5 inch)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (7MP)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 6D Vlogging highlights
Panasonic L1 Vlogging highlights
30
provides face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external microphone port
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
9
no video shooting
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Canon 6D vs Panasonic L1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 6D and Panasonic L1
 Canon EOS 6DPanasonic Lumix DMC-L1
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model Canon EOS 6D Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2013-02-12 2007-04-11
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 5+ -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 7 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 3136 x 2352
Maximum native ISO 25600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Min enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 11 3
Cross focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 250 45
Focal length multiplier 1 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 207k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech Clear View II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x 0.46x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 4.5 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (29.97, 25, 23.976 fps), 1280 x 720 (59.94, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (25, 30 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 770 grams (1.70 lbs) 606 grams (1.34 lbs)
Dimensions 145 x 111 x 71mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 2.8") 146 x 87 x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 82 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.1 not tested
DXO Low light score 2340 not tested
Other
Battery life 1090 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model LP-E6 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC card
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $1,699 $1,500