Panasonic G5 vs Panasonic L1

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Panasonic G5 versus Panasonic L1, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced DSLR and both of them are offered by Panasonic. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the G5 (16MP) and L1 (7MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (Four Thirds).

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The G5 was brought out 5 years later than the L1 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic G5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic L1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the G5 grades versus the L1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic G5 Gallery and Panasonic L1 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera often, you should think about its weight and size. The Panasonic G5 features physical dimensions of 120mm x 83mm x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8") along with a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs) while the Panasonic L1 has specifications 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 vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the G5 vs the L1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G5 and L1 is 74 and 65 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing purely by going over specs. The photograph below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the G5 and L1.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Panasonic G5 to offer more detail having its extra 9MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The fresher G5 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.