Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic L1

The following is a complete comparison of the Panasonic FZ100 versus Panasonic L1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR and they are both offered by Panasonic. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the FZ100 (14MP) and L1 (7MP) and the FZ100 (1/2.3") and L1 (Four Thirds) possess different sensor measurements.

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The FZ100 was revealed 3 years after the L1 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic L1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summation of how the FZ100 scores against the L1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ100 Gallery and Panasonic L1 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ100 features outside measurements of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) and the Panasonic L1 has dimensions of 146mm x 87mm x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0") having a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FZ100 versus Panasonic L1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the FZ100 compared to the L1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ100 and L1 is 67 and 65 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing technical specs. The picture underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ100 and L1.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The FZ100 with its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh trickier and the Panasonic FZ100 will offer you extra detail because of its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images much more aggressively. The newer FZ100 should have an advantage in sensor tech.