Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic L1

In this article, we are matching up the Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic L1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced DSLR and both of them are manufactured by Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the FX580 (12MP) and L1 (7MP) and the FX580 (1/2.3") and L1 (Four Thirds) use different sensor sizing.

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The FX580 was launched 22 months later than the L1 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FX580 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic L1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the FX580 matches up vs the L1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FX580 Gallery and Panasonic L1 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic FX580 offers outer dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Panasonic L1 has specifications of 146mm x 87mm x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the FX580 and the L1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FX580 and L1 is 95 and 65 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements purely by viewing specs. The visual underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FX580 and L1.

As you can plainly see, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The FX580 due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Panasonic FX580 will result in greater detail utilizing its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The more modern FX580 provides an advantage in sensor technology.