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Panasonic GF1 vs Panasonic L1

Portability
85
Imaging
47
Features
47
Overall
47
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 front
Portability
65
Imaging
42
Features
38
Overall
40

Panasonic GF1 vs Panasonic L1 Key Specs

Panasonic GF1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 385g - 119 x 71 x 36mm
  • Released October 2009
  • Successor is Panasonic GF2
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
  • Launched April 2007
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Panasonic GF1 vs Panasonic L1 Overview

Following is a extended overview of the Panasonic GF1 versus Panasonic L1, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced DSLR and both of them are created by Panasonic. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the GF1 (12MP) and L1 (7MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (Four Thirds).

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The GF1 was unveiled 2 years after the L1 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GF1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic L1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the GF1 scores versus the L1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GF1 over the Panasonic L1

 GF1 L1 
LaunchedOctober 2009April 2007More modern by 31 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k207kClearer display (+253k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic L1 over the Panasonic GF1

 L1 GF1 

Common features in the Panasonic GF1 and Panasonic L1

 GF1 L1 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Panasonic GF1 vs Panasonic L1 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic GF1 has physical dimensions of 119mm x 71mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") and a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs) while the Panasonic L1 has sizing of 146mm x 87mm x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0") along with a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic GF1 versus Panasonic L1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the GF1 versus the L1.

Panasonic GF1 vs Panasonic L1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GF1 and L1 is 85 and 65 respectively.

Panasonic GF1 vs Panasonic L1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GF1 vs Panasonic L1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes simply by researching technical specs. The image underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the GF1 and L1.

As you can tell, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic GF1 to provide you with extra detail having an extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The newer GF1 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic GF1 vs Panasonic L1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GF1 vs Panasonic L1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GF1 vs Panasonic L1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GF1 Portrait photography information
Panasonic L1 Portrait photography information
60
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect focus
exports RAW files
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
55
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (7 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GF1 Street photography information
Panasonic L1 Street photography information
64
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
58
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competitors in class (606g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GF1 Sports photography factors
Panasonic L1 Sports photography factors
44
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
great battery power (380 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
has no phase detect auto focus
41
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports phase detect AF
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (7 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic GF1
Travel photography with Panasonic L1
59
great battery power (380 CIPA)
flash built-in
no Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
50
lighter than competitors in class (606 grams)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (7MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GF1 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic L1 Landscape photography factors
60
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3")
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
great battery power (380 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
no Timelapse recording
48
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (7MP)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GF1 Vlogging features
Panasonic L1 Vlogging features
25
comes with face detect focus
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone jack
9
lack of video recording
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Panasonic GF1 vs Panasonic L1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GF1 and Panasonic L1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Released 2009-10-14 2007-04-11
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine HD -
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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3136 x 2352
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 23 3
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 107 45
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 460k dots 207k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.00 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
Max flash synchronize 1/160 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 format AVCHD Lite -
Mic port
Headphone port
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 385 grams (0.85 pounds) 606 grams (1.34 pounds)
Dimensions 119 x 71 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") 146 x 87 x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 54 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 513 not tested
Other
Battery life 380 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC SD/MMC card
Card slots One One
Launch price $400 $1,500