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Canon 80D vs Panasonic L1

Portability
59
Imaging
67
Features
92
Overall
77
Canon EOS 80D front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 front
Portability
65
Imaging
42
Features
38
Overall
40

Canon 80D vs Panasonic L1 Key Specs

Canon 80D
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000 (Expand to 25600)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 730g - 139 x 105 x 79mm
  • Introduced February 2016
  • Succeeded the Canon 70D
  • Updated by Canon 90D
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
  • Announced April 2007
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Canon 80D vs Panasonic L1 Overview

Here is a extended assessment of the Canon 80D versus Panasonic L1, both Advanced DSLR cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the 80D (24MP) and L1 (7MP) and the 80D (APS-C) and L1 (Four Thirds) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The 80D was manufactured 8 years later than the L1 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the 80D matches up vs the L1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 80D over the Panasonic L1

 80D L1 
AnnouncedFebruary 2016April 2007Fresher by 108 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1040k207kSharper display (+833k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic L1 over the Canon 80D

 L1 80D 

Common features in the Canon 80D and Panasonic L1

 80D L1 
Focus manually Very exact focusing

Canon 80D vs Panasonic L1 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon 80D provides outside dimensions of 139mm x 105mm x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1") having a weight of 730 grams (1.61 lbs) and the Panasonic L1 has sizing 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the 80D compared to the L1.

Canon 80D vs Panasonic L1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the 80D and L1 is 59 and 65 respectively.

Canon 80D vs Panasonic L1 top view buttons comparison

Canon 80D vs Panasonic L1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing only by seeing specifications. The photograph here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the 80D and L1.

To sum up, each of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 80D featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Canon 80D will provide extra detail due to its extra 17MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The fresher 80D will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon 80D vs Panasonic L1 sensor size comparison

Canon 80D vs Panasonic L1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 80D vs Panasonic L1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 80D Portrait photography info
Panasonic L1 Portrait photography info
80
focusing manually
good resolution (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
55
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
low resolution (7MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon 80D Street photography info
Panasonic L1 Street photography info
69
fully articulated screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
supports touch to focus
weather proofing
does not have image stabilization
58
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (606 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 80D as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic L1 as a Sports photography camera
76
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
weather proofing
supports phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
41
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with phase detect AF
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (7MP)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 80D as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic L1 as a Travel photography camera
77
weather proofing
supports touch to focus
good resolution (24MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
50
lighter than competition in class (606 grams)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low resolution (7 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 80D
Landscape photography with Panasonic L1
76
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
good resolution (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
does not have image stabilization
48
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
small screen (2.5 inch)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (7 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 80D
Vlogging with Panasonic L1
70
selfie friendly display
touchscreen
features face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with mic socket
does not have image stabilization
9
can't record video
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Canon 80D vs Panasonic L1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 80D and Panasonic L1
 Canon EOS 80DPanasonic Lumix DMC-L1
General Information
Make Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon EOS 80D Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2016-02-18 2007-04-11
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 22.5 x 15mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 337.5mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 7 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 3136 x 2352
Highest native ISO 16000 1600
Highest boosted ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 45 3
Cross type focus points 45 -
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF/EF-S Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 326 45
Crop factor 1.6 2.1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.5 inch
Display resolution 1,040k dot 207k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.46x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 13.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2)
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/250s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 730 grams (1.61 lb) 606 grams (1.34 lb)
Dimensions 139 x 105 x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1") 146 x 87 x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 79 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.2 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1135 not tested
Other
Battery life 960 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID LP-E6N -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I support) SD/MMC card
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $1,199 $1,500