Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic L1

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.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ70 Gallery and Panasonic L1 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.