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Canon 90D vs Panasonic L1

Portability
60
Imaging
72
Features
93
Overall
80
Canon EOS 90D front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 front
Portability
65
Imaging
41
Features
38
Overall
39

Canon 90D vs Panasonic L1 Key Specs

Canon 90D
(Full Review)
  • 33MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 51200)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 701g - 141 x 105 x 77mm
  • Released August 2019
  • Superseded the Canon 80D
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
  • Launched April 2007
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Canon 90D vs Panasonic L1 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Canon 90D and Panasonic L1, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the 90D (33MP) and L1 (7MP) and the 90D (APS-C) and L1 (Four Thirds) possess different sensor dimensions.

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The 90D was announced 12 years after the L1 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summation of how the 90D scores vs the L1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 90D over the Panasonic L1

 90D L1 
LaunchedAugust 2019April 2007Newer by 151 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1040k207kCrisper display (+833k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic L1 over the Canon 90D

 L1 90D 

Common features in the Canon 90D and Panasonic L1

 90D L1 
Manual focus More accurate focus

Canon 90D vs Panasonic L1 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Canon 90D has got external dimensions of 141mm x 105mm x 77mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") along with a weight of 701 grams (1.55 lbs) while the Panasonic L1 has proportions of 146mm x 87mm x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0") having a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the 90D against the L1.

Canon 90D vs Panasonic L1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 90D and L1 is 60 and 65 respectively.

Canon 90D vs Panasonic L1 top view buttons comparison

Canon 90D vs Panasonic L1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading through technical specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the 90D and L1.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The 90D having a larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Canon 90D will resolve extra detail with its extra 26 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images much more aggressively. The newer 90D provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon 90D vs Panasonic L1 sensor size comparison

Canon 90D vs Panasonic L1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 90D vs Panasonic L1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 90D
Portrait photography with Panasonic L1
83
focusing manually
resolution is excellent (33MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
54
you can focus manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
MP count low (7MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon 90D Street photography factors
Panasonic L1 Street photography factors
71
screen articulates fully
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
offers focus via touch
environment sealing
good ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
58
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
lighter than competition (606g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 90D Sports photography features
Panasonic L1 Sports photography features
80
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
resolution is excellent (33MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
environment sealing
good battery life (1,300 shots)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
40
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
MP count low (7 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 90D Travel photography information
Panasonic L1 Travel photography information
78
good battery life (1,300 per charge)
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
offers focus via touch
resolution is excellent (33MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
50
lighter than competition (606 grams)
has built in flash
no Timelapse mode
MP count low (7MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 90D Landscape photography features
Panasonic L1 Landscape photography features
79
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
resolution is excellent (33 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
good battery life (1,300 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
47
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
small screen (2.5 inches)
no image stabilization
MP count low (7 megapixels)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 90D Vlogging details
Panasonic L1 Vlogging details
71
screen is selfie friendly
touch screen
offers face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes microphone jack
does not have image stabilization
9
can't shoot video
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Canon 90D vs Panasonic L1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 90D and Panasonic L1
 Canon EOS 90DPanasonic Lumix DMC-L1
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model Canon EOS 90D Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Released 2019-08-28 2007-04-11
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 8 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 33 megapixel 7 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6960 x 4640 3136 x 2352
Max native ISO 25600 1600
Max enhanced ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 45 3
Cross focus points 45 -
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF/EF-S Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 326 45
Focal length multiplier 1.6 2.1
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.5 inch
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dots 207 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.46x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 11.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 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)
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/250 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC -
Max video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (With USB-PD compatible chargers) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 701 gr (1.55 lb) 606 gr (1.34 lb)
Dimensions 141 x 105 x 77mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") 146 x 87 x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 1300 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LP-E6N -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/MMC card
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $1,199 $1,500