Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic L1

Following is a complete review of the Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic L1, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm XP50 (14MP) and L1 (7MP) and the Fujifilm XP50 (1/2.3") and L1 (Four Thirds) provide different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm XP50 was launched 4 years after the L1 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm XP50 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic L1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm XP50 scores against the L1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix XP50 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm XP50 Gallery and Panasonic L1 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XP50 has got exterior measurements of 99mm x 68mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst 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).

See the Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic L1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm XP50 and the L1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP50 and L1 is 93 and 65 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes only by reading through specs. The picture here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XP50 and L1.

All in all, both cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm XP50 because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Fujifilm XP50 will give you more detail utilizing its extra 7MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm XP50 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.