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Panasonic G95 vs Panasonic L1

Portability
67
Imaging
62
Features
88
Overall
72
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 front
Portability
65
Imaging
41
Features
38
Overall
39

Panasonic G95 vs Panasonic L1 Key Specs

Panasonic G95
(Full Review)
  • 20.3MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 536g - 130 x 94 x 77mm
  • Revealed April 2019
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-G90
  • Succeeded the Panasonic G85
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
  • Announced April 2007
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Panasonic G95 vs Panasonic L1 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Panasonic G95 vs Panasonic L1, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced DSLR and they are both produced by Panasonic. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the G95 (20.3MP) and L1 (7MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (Four Thirds).

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The G95 was unveiled 12 years later than the L1 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic G95 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic L1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the G95 matches up vs the L1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G95 over the Panasonic L1

 G95 L1 
AnnouncedApril 2019April 2007Fresher by 146 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1240k207kSharper display (+1033k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic L1 over the Panasonic G95

 L1 G95 

Common features in the Panasonic G95 and Panasonic L1

 G95 L1 
Manual focus More exact focus

Panasonic G95 vs Panasonic L1 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic G95 offers outer measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 77mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.0") and a weight of 536 grams (1.18 lbs) while 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).

Contrast the Panasonic G95 vs Panasonic L1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the G95 compared to the L1.

Panasonic G95 vs Panasonic L1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the G95 and L1 is 67 and 65 respectively.

Panasonic G95 vs Panasonic L1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G95 vs Panasonic L1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing merely by going through specs. The visual underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the G95 and L1.

All in all, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic G95 to produce extra detail having an extra 13.3MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The more recent G95 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic G95 vs Panasonic L1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G95 vs Panasonic L1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G95 vs Panasonic L1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G95 Portrait photography features
Panasonic L1 Portrait photography features
77
has manual focus
MP count decent (20.3 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
provides face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
54
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
low MP (7 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G95 Street photography factors
Panasonic L1 Street photography factors
78
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
features touch to focus
environment proof
very good high ISO (25,600)
58
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competitors in class (606g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G95 Sports photography info
Panasonic L1 Sports photography info
68
silent mode (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (20.3MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
environment proof
terrible battery (290 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
40
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports phase detect autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
low MP (7 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G95 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic L1 as a Travel photography camera
73
environment proof
supports bluetooth
features touch to focus
MP count decent (20.3 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
terrible battery (290 per charge)
50
lighter than competitors in class (606g)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse recording
low MP (7MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G95 Landscape photography information
Panasonic L1 Landscape photography information
76
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (20.3MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
no anti aliasing filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
terrible battery (290 shots)
47
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
screen is small (2.5 inch)
lack of image stabilization
low MP (7 megapixels)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G95 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic L1 as a Vlogging camera
79
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with microphone port
9
lack of video recording
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Panasonic G95 vs Panasonic L1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G95 and Panasonic L1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95 Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-G90 -
Class Advanced Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2019-04-05 2007-04-11
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20.3MP 7MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 3136 x 2352
Max native ISO 25600 1600
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW pictures
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 49 3
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 107 45
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.5 inches
Screen resolution 1,240k dots 207k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x 0.46x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Highest silent shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shooting rate 9.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.40 m (at ISO 100) 13.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2)
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC -
Max video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 536g (1.18 lb) 606g (1.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 130 x 94 x 77mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.0") 146 x 87 x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 290 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs x 3 shots) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/MMC card
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $998 $1,500