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Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic L1

Portability
82
Imaging
46
Features
50
Overall
47
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 front
Portability
65
Imaging
41
Features
38
Overall
39

Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic L1 Key Specs

Panasonic G1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 360g - 124 x 84 x 45mm
  • Released January 2009
  • Refreshed by Panasonic G2
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
  • Announced April 2007
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Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic L1 Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic L1, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced DSLR and both are built by Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the G1 (12MP) and L1 (7MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (Four Thirds).

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The G1 was brought out 22 months later than the L1 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic G1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic L1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the G1 matches up versus the L1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G1 over the Panasonic L1

 G1 L1 
AnnouncedJanuary 2009April 2007Fresher by 22 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k207kSharper screen (+253k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic L1 over the Panasonic G1

 L1 G1 

Common features in the Panasonic G1 and Panasonic L1

 G1 L1 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic L1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic G1 comes with outside measurements of 124mm x 84mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") and a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs) while the Panasonic L1 has dimensions 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 ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the G1 versus the L1.

Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic L1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the G1 and L1 is 82 and 65 respectively.

Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic L1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic L1 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing simply by going over specifications. The graphic underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the G1 and L1.

To sum up, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can expect the Panasonic G1 to deliver greater detail having its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The younger G1 provides a benefit in sensor technology.

Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic L1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic L1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic L1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G1 Portrait photography info
Panasonic L1 Portrait photography info
57
focusing manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
low MP (12 megapixels)
54
focusing manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
resolution not great (7 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G1 Street photography highlights
Panasonic L1 Street photography highlights
72
screen articulates
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
58
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
lighter than others in class (606g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic G1
Sports photography with Panasonic L1
33
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
lack of phase detect AF
40
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with phase detect auto focus
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (7MP)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G1 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic L1 as a Travel photography camera
62
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
lack of Time Lapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
50
lighter than others in class (606 grams)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse recording
resolution not great (7 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G1 Landscape photography info
Panasonic L1 Landscape photography info
57
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
lack of Time Lapse function
47
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
screen is small (2.5 inch)
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (7MP)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic G1
Vlogging with Panasonic L1
18
can't shoot video
9
lack of video recording
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Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic L1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G1 and Panasonic L1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Released 2009-01-19 2007-04-11
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 7 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3136 x 2352
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 107 45
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of display 460k dots 207k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 10.50 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)
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/160s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Maximum video resolution None None
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 360 gr (0.79 pounds) 606 gr (1.34 pounds)
Dimensions 124 x 84 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") 146 x 87 x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 53 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 463 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 shots -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card SD/MMC card
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $0 $1,500