Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic L1

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.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic G1 Gallery & Panasonic L1 Gallery.

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.

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

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.