Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic L1

Here is a comprehensive overview of the Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic L1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced DSLR and both of them are designed by Panasonic. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the F5 (14MP) and L1 (7MP) and the F5 (1/2.3") and L1 (Four Thirds) offer different sensor size.

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The F5 was revealed 5 years later than the L1 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic F5 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic L1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the F5 grades vs the L1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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In case you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic F5 has got external dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Panasonic L1 has dimensions of 146mm x 87mm x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0") and a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the F5 versus the L1.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the F5 and L1 is 96 and 65 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading specifications. The graphic here might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the F5 and L1.

Plainly, each of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The F5 using its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF harder and the Panasonic F5 will offer greater detail because of its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The newer F5 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.