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Panasonic G2 vs Panasonic L1

Portability
72
Imaging
47
Features
60
Overall
52
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 front
Portability
65
Imaging
41
Features
38
Overall
39

Panasonic G2 vs Panasonic L1 Key Specs

Panasonic G2
(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
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
  • Launched April 2007
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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).

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G2 over the Panasonic L1

 G2 L1 
LaunchedJuly 2010April 2007More recent by 40 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k207kSharper screen (+253k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic L1 over the Panasonic G2

 L1 G2 

Common features in the Panasonic G2 and Panasonic L1

 G2 L1 
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).

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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.

Panasonic G2 vs Panasonic L1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G2 and L1 is 72 and 65 respectively.

Panasonic G2 vs Panasonic L1 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G2 vs Panasonic L1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G2 vs Panasonic L1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G2 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic L1 as a Portrait photography camera
60
manual focus
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
MP count low (12MP)
54
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
low megapixels (7 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic G2
Street photography with Panasonic L1
65
screen articulates
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
boasts focus by touch
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competitors (428g)
58
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
lighter than competition in class (606g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G2 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic L1 as a Sports photography camera
40
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
40
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with phase detect AF
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (7MP)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G2 Travel photography advice
Panasonic L1 Travel photography advice
58
boasts focus by touch
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (428 grams)
MP count low (12MP)
50
lighter than competition in class (606g)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
low megapixels (7 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G2 Landscape photography info
Panasonic L1 Landscape photography info
57
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
lack of Time Lapse function
47
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
small screen (2.5 inches)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (7MP)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G2 Vlogging factors
Panasonic L1 Vlogging factors
61
selfie friendly display
touchscreen
includes face detection autofocus
includes external mic port
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
heavier than competitors (428 grams)
9
can't record video
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Panasonic G2 vs Panasonic L1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G2 and Panasonic L1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1
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