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Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic L1

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 front
Portability
65
Imaging
42
Features
38
Overall
40

Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic L1 Key Specs

Panasonic FX700
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 104 x 56 x 25mm
  • Launched July 2010
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 FX700 vs Panasonic L1 Overview

In this article, we are looking at the Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic L1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced DSLR and they are both sold by Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the FX700 (14MP) and L1 (7MP) and the FX700 (1/2.3") and L1 (Four Thirds) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The FX700 was revealed 3 years after the L1 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FX700 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic L1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the FX700 scores vs the L1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX700 over the Panasonic L1

 FX700 L1 
ReleasedJuly 2010April 2007More modern by 40 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution230k207kClearer display (+23k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic L1 over the Panasonic FX700

 L1 FX700 

Common features in the Panasonic FX700 and Panasonic L1

 FX700 L1 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic L1 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FX700 features outside measurements of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Panasonic L1 has sizing 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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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the FX700 vs the L1.

Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic L1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FX700 and L1 is 94 and 65 respectively.

Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic L1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic L1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes purely by going through technical specs. The pic here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FX700 and L1.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The FX700 having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Panasonic FX700 will produce extra detail because of its extra 7MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The more recent FX700 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic L1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic L1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic L1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Portrait photography details
Panasonic L1 Portrait photography details
38
manual focus
megapixel count good (14MP)
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
55
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (7MP)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Street photography details
Panasonic L1 Street photography details
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
58
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
lighter than average (606g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX700 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic L1 as a Sports photography camera
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
41
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
has phase detect AF
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (7MP)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FX700
Travel photography with Panasonic L1
65
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
50
lighter than average (606 grams)
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (7 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Landscape photography info
Panasonic L1 Landscape photography info
49
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
48
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (7 megapixels)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Vlogging features
Panasonic L1 Vlogging features
33
fairly wide (24mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic socket
9
no video
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Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic L1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX700 and Panasonic L1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1
Class Small Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Launched 2010-07-21 2007-04-11
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine FHD -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 7MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 3136 x 2352
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 3
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.2-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Available lenses - 45
Crop factor 5.9 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.5 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 207k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.40 m 13.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2)
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format AVCHD -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 176g (0.39 lbs) 606g (1.34 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 56 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") 146 x 87 x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/MMC card
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $399 $1,500