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Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic L1

Portability
72
Imaging
48
Features
47
Overall
47
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 front
Portability
65
Imaging
42
Features
38
Overall
40

Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic L1 Key Specs

Panasonic G10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 388g - 124 x 90 x 74mm
  • Launched August 2010
Panasonic L1
(Full Review)
  • 7MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 606g - 146 x 87 x 77mm
  • Released April 2007
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Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic L1 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Panasonic G10 versus Panasonic L1, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced DSLR and they are both created by Panasonic. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the G10 (12MP) and L1 (7MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (Four Thirds).

Photography Glossary

The G10 was brought out 3 years after the L1 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic G10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic L1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the G10 scores versus the L1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G10 over the Panasonic L1

 G10 L1 
ReleasedAugust 2010April 2007Newer by 41 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k207kSharper display (+253k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic L1 over the Panasonic G10

 L1 G10 

Common features in the Panasonic G10 and Panasonic L1

 G10 L1 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic L1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera often, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic G10 offers external dimensions of 124mm x 90mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 2.9") with a weight of 388 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Panasonic L1 has proportions of 146mm x 87mm x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0") and a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic G10 versus Panasonic L1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the G10 and the L1.

Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic L1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G10 and L1 is 72 and 65 respectively.

Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic L1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic L1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading through technical specs. The pic below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the G10 and L1.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic G10 to resolve more detail having its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more modern G10 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic L1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic L1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic L1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G10 Portrait photography features
Panasonic L1 Portrait photography features
60
focusing manually
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
offers face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
MP count low (12MP)
55
focusing manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
sensor resolution low (7MP)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G10 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic L1 as a Street photography camera
59
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
58
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
lighter than competition (606g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G10 Sports photography advice
Panasonic L1 Sports photography advice
45
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
good battery life (380 shots)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
lacks phase detect autofocus
41
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
sensor has phase detect AF
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (7 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G10 Travel photography information
Panasonic L1 Travel photography information
54
good battery life (380 per charge)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
50
lighter than competition (606 grams)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (7 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G10 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic L1 Landscape photography highlights
59
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (380 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
lack of Timelapse mode
48
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
screen is small (2.5 inches)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (7 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G10 Vlogging details
Panasonic L1 Vlogging details
23
offers face detect autofocus
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
9
no video recording
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Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic L1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G10 and Panasonic L1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Launched 2010-08-09 2007-04-11
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine HD II -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 7MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3136 x 2352
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 107 45
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dots 207k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder resolution 202k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.52x 0.46x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 11.00 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
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/160 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Max video resolution 1280x720 None
Video file format Motion JPEG -
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 388g (0.86 pounds) 606g (1.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 124 x 90 x 74mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 2.9") 146 x 87 x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 52 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.1 not tested
DXO Low light score 411 not tested
Other
Battery life 380 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/MMC card
Card slots One One
Launch price $550 $1,500