Panasonic G2 vs Panasonic L1
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Panasonic G2 vs Panasonic L1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 428g - 124 x 84 x 74mm
- Introduced July 2010
- Succeeded the Panasonic G1
- Renewed by Panasonic G3
(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
- Launched April 2007
Panasonic G2 vs Panasonic L1 Overview
Here, we will be evaluating the Panasonic G2 and Panasonic L1, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced DSLR and both of them are produced by Panasonic. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the G2 (12MP) and L1 (7MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (Four Thirds).
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe G2 was manufactured 3 years later than the L1 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic L1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a brief view of how the G2 grades against the L1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic G2 vs Panasonic L1 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic G2 Gallery and Panasonic L1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic G2 over the Panasonic L1
G2 | L1 | |||
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Launched | July 2010 | April 2007 | More recent by 40 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 207k | Sharper screen (+253k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic L1 over the Panasonic G2
L1 | G2 |
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Common features in the Panasonic G2 and Panasonic L1
G2 | L1 | |||
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Focus manually | More precise focusing |
Panasonic G2 vs Panasonic L1 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic G2 features physical dimensions of 124mm x 84mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Panasonic L1 has proportions of 146mm x 87mm x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0") along with a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs).
See the Panasonic G2 and Panasonic L1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the G2 and the L1.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G2 and L1 is 72 and 65 respectively.
Panasonic G2 vs Panasonic L1 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements just by going through specifications. The photograph here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the G2 and L1.
Plainly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Panasonic G2 to show extra detail due to its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more modern G2 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.
Panasonic G2 vs Panasonic L1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic G2 vs Panasonic L1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced DSLR |
Introduced | 2010-07-12 | 2007-04-11 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine HD II | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 7 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3136 x 2352 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
Available lenses | 107 | 45 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 2.5 inches |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dot | 207 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,440 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.55x | 0.46x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 60s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 11.00 m | 13.00 m |
Flash settings | 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 | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/160s | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | - |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
Video file format | AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG | - |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 428 gr (0.94 lbs) | 606 gr (1.34 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 124 x 84 x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") | 146 x 87 x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 53 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.2 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.3 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 493 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 360 photos | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/MMC card |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $1,000 | $1,500 |