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Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic L1

Portability
82
Imaging
61
Features
80
Overall
68
Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 front
Portability
65
Imaging
42
Features
38
Overall
40

Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic L1 Key Specs

Panasonic GX9
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 407g - 124 x 72 x 47mm
  • Revealed February 2018
Panasonic L1
(Full Review)
  • 7MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 606g - 146 x 87 x 77mm
  • Introduced April 2007
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Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic L1 Overview

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic L1, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced DSLR and both of them are built by Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the GX9 (20MP) and L1 (7MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (Four Thirds).

Photography Glossary

The GX9 was manufactured 11 years after the L1 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GX9 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic L1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the GX9 grades vs the L1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GX9 over the Panasonic L1

 GX9 L1 
IntroducedFebruary 2018April 2007More modern by 133 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1240k207kClearer screen (+1033k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic L1 over the Panasonic GX9

 L1 GX9 

Common features in the Panasonic GX9 and Panasonic L1

 GX9 L1 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic L1 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GX9 provides outer dimensions of 124mm x 72mm x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") and a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs) while the Panasonic L1 has proportions of 146mm x 87mm x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0") along with a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic L1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the GX9 vs the L1.

Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic L1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GX9 and L1 is 82 and 65 respectively.

Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic L1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic L1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes simply by checking specifications. The image underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX9 and L1.

Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Panasonic GX9 to resolve extra detail due to its extra 13 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The fresher GX9 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic L1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic L1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic L1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GX9 Portrait photography features
Panasonic L1 Portrait photography features
76
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
55
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
resolution not great (7MP)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GX9 Street photography features
Panasonic L1 Street photography features
84
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
good ISO range (25,600)
58
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
lighter than average (606 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GX9 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic L1 as a Sports photography camera
73
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect AF
not so great battery pack (260 shots)
41
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
sensor has phase detect AF
max frames per second very slow (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (7MP)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GX9 Travel photography details
Panasonic L1 Travel photography details
71
supports bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
flash built-in
not so great battery pack (260 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
50
lighter than average (606g)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
resolution not great (7MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GX9 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic L1 Landscape photography factors
77
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
doesnt have low pass filter
good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
not so great battery pack (260 per charge)
48
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
tiny screen (2.5")
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (7 megapixels)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GX9 Vlogging advice
Panasonic L1 Vlogging advice
35
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone jack
9
no video shooting
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Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic L1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GX9 and Panasonic L1
 Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1
Type Advanced Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2018-02-13 2007-04-11
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 7 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 3136 x 2352
Highest native ISO 25600 1600
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 49 3
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 107 45
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of display 1,240k dot 207k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder resolution 2,760k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.46x
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter speed 9.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (at ISO 200) 13.00 m
Flash modes Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2)
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 407 gr (0.90 lb) 606 gr (1.34 lb)
Dimensions 124 x 72 x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") 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 260 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 photos over 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/MMC card
Storage slots One One
Price at release $1,000 $1,500