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Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic L1

Portability
62
Imaging
50
Features
82
Overall
62
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 front
Portability
65
Imaging
42
Features
38
Overall
40

Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic L1 Key Specs

Panasonic GH5S
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 51200 (Expand to 204800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 660g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
  • Revealed January 2018
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
  • Released April 2007
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Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic L1 Overview

In this article, we are matching up the Panasonic GH5S and Panasonic L1, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced DSLR and they are both offered by Panasonic. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the GH5S (10MP) and L1 (7MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (Four Thirds).

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The GH5S was manufactured 10 years after the L1 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GH5S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic L1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the GH5S grades versus the L1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5S over the Panasonic L1

 GH5S L1 
ReleasedJanuary 2018April 2007Newer by 131 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3.2"2.5"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution1620k207kSharper display (+1413k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic L1 over the Panasonic GH5S

 L1 GH5S 

Common features in the Panasonic GH5S and Panasonic L1

 GH5S L1 
Focus manually Very exact focusing

Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic L1 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GH5S features outside dimensions of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") having a weight of 660 grams (1.46 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 Panasonic GH5S and Panasonic L1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the GH5S against the L1.

Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic L1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the GH5S and L1 is 62 and 65 respectively.

Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic L1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic L1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by researching technical specs. The pic here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GH5S and L1.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic GH5S to result in extra detail due to its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more recent GH5S should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic L1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic L1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic L1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Portrait photography advice
Panasonic L1 Portrait photography advice
62
you can focus manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detect focusing
saves RAW files
low resolution (10 megapixels)
55
manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
low megapixels (7MP)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Street photography advice
Panasonic L1 Street photography advice
68
fully articulated screen
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
includes focus via touch
weather sealing
great high ISO (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
58
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
lighter than average in class (606g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Sports photography advice
Panasonic L1 Sports photography advice
56
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
weather sealing
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
has no phase detect AF
41
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has phase detect auto focus
slow fps (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (7MP)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Travel photography information
Panasonic L1 Travel photography information
61
weather sealing
has bluetooth
includes focus via touch
display is selfie friendly
lack of Time Lapse recording
low resolution (10MP)
50
lighter than average in class (606g)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (7 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GH5S as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic L1 as a Landscape photography camera
63
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3.2 inch)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
does not have anti aliasing filter
great high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
2 card slots
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
lack of Time Lapse recording
48
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
no image stabilization
low megapixels (7 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GH5S as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic L1 as a Vlogging camera
68
display is selfie friendly
touch screen
provides face detect focusing
video res high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
has mic support
does not have image stabilization
9
no video
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Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic L1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GH5S and Panasonic L1
 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5SPanasonic Lumix DMC-L1
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1
Type Pro Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2018-01-08 2007-04-11
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine 10 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 7MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3680 x 2760 3136 x 2352
Highest native ISO 51200 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 204800 -
Lowest native ISO 160 100
RAW data
Lowest enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 225 3
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 107 45
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2 inches 2.5 inches
Screen resolution 1,620k dot 207k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder resolution 3,680k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.46x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 12.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 13.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2)
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM -
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 660g (1.46 lb) 606g (1.34 lb)
Dimensions 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") 146 x 87 x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 440 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID DMW-BLF19 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/3 images) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II V60 cards supported) SD/MMC card
Storage slots 2 1
Launch cost $2,498 $1,500