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Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic L1

Portability
63
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 front
Portability
65
Imaging
42
Features
38
Overall
40

Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic L1 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 606g - 130 x 97 x 118mm
  • Introduced July 2013
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 FZ70 vs Panasonic L1 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Panasonic FZ70 versus Panasonic L1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR and they are both produced by Panasonic. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the FZ70 (16MP) and L1 (7MP) and the FZ70 (1/2.3") and L1 (Four Thirds) boast different sensor sizing.

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The FZ70 was introduced 6 years after the L1 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic L1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the FZ70 grades vs the L1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ70 over the Panasonic L1

 FZ70 L1 
IntroducedJuly 2013April 2007More modern by 77 months
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k207kClearer screen (+253k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic L1 over the Panasonic FZ70

 L1 FZ70 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ70 and Panasonic L1

 FZ70 L1 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic L1 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ70 has got physical measurements of 130mm x 97mm x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs) whilst the Panasonic L1 has measurements of 146mm x 87mm x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0") along with a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FZ70 versus Panasonic L1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the FZ70 and the L1.

Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic L1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FZ70 and L1 is 63 and 65 respectively.

Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic L1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic L1 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ70 and L1.

As you can see, the two cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The FZ70 having a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF harder and the Panasonic FZ70 will offer more detail using its extra 9MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more recent FZ70 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic L1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic L1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic L1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ70 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic L1 Portrait photography advice
56
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
small sensor size (1/2.3")
55
manual focus
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
megapixel count low (7 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ70 Street photography advice
Panasonic L1 Street photography advice
49
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (606g)
58
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
lighter than average in class (606 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FZ70
Sports photography with Panasonic L1
55
excellent zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
provides tracking focus
better than average battery (400 CIPA)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
41
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
has phase detect auto focus
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (7MP)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FZ70
Travel photography with Panasonic L1
55
better than average battery (400 per charge)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (20mm)
long reach (1200mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (606 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
50
lighter than average in class (606g)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (7 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ70
Landscape photography with Panasonic L1
54
you can focus manually
fairly wide (20mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (400 shots)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse function
48
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
small screen (2.5 inches)
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (7MP)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FZ70
Vlogging with Panasonic L1
26
fairly wide (20mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of mic port
heavier than competition (606 grams)
9
lack of video recording
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Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic L1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ70 and Panasonic L1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2013-07-18 2007-04-11
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 7 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 3136 x 2352
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 23 3
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range 20-1200mm (60.0x) -
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Number of lenses - 45
Crop factor 5.8 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.5"
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 207 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT Screen LCD Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder resolution 202 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 9.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 13.50 m 13.00 m
Flash options 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
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 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 (50i/60i, 25p/30p), 1280 x 720p (50p/60p or 25p/30p), 640 x 480 (25p/30p) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD -
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 606 grams (1.34 lbs) 606 grams (1.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 130 x 97 x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") 146 x 87 x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 41 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 19.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.8 not tested
DXO Low light rating 171 not tested
Other
Battery life 400 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC card
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $300 $1,500