Canon 7D MII vs Panasonic L1

Following is a thorough analysis of the Canon 7D MII and Panasonic L1, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the 7D MII (20MP) and L1 (7MP) and the 7D MII (APS-C) and L1 (Four Thirds) boast totally different sensor size.

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The 7D MII was introduced 7 years after the L1 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the 7D MII scores versus the L1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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For those who are planning to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon 7D MII comes with exterior dimensions of 149mm x 112mm x 78mm (5.9" x 4.4" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 910 grams (2.01 lbs) while the Panasonic L1 has measurements of 146mm x 87mm x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0") and a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the 7D MII and the L1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the 7D MII and L1 is 55 and 65 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading through technical specs. The picture below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the 7D MII and L1.

As you can tell, both of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The 7D MII using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Canon 7D MII will give greater detail using its extra 13 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The more recent 7D MII is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.