Canon T7i vs Panasonic L1

Here is a extended comparison of the Canon T7i and Panasonic L1, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Canon and Panasonic. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the T7i (24MP) and L1 (7MP) and the T7i (APS-C) and L1 (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The T7i was brought out 9 years later than the L1 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief overview of how the T7i matches up versus the L1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS Rebel T7i and Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon T7i Gallery and Panasonic L1 Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon T7i provides outside dimensions of 131mm x 100mm x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") with a weight of 532 grams (1.17 lbs) whilst the Panasonic L1 has specifications 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the T7i against the L1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the T7i and L1 is 67 and 65 respectively.

Often, its difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading a spec sheet. The photograph below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the T7i and L1.

Clearly, the two cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The T7i featuring a bigger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Canon T7i will offer you greater detail having its extra 17MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more modern T7i will have a benefit in sensor tech.