Panasonic GF5 vs Panasonic L1

Following is a complete analysis of the Panasonic GF5 and Panasonic L1, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced DSLR and both are produced by Panasonic. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the GF5 (12MP) and L1 (7MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (Four Thirds).

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The GF5 was unveiled 5 years after the L1 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GF5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic L1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the GF5 matches up versus the L1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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In case you're intending to carry around your camera, you need to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic GF5 features outer measurements of 108mm x 67mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 267 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Panasonic L1 has specifications of 146mm x 87mm x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0") and a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the GF5 versus the L1.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the GF5 and L1 is 89 and 65 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes just by researching a spec sheet. The image underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the GF5 and L1.

As you can see, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic GF5 to provide you with more detail having an extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The newer GF5 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.