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Panasonic GH2 vs Panasonic L1

Portability
70
Imaging
51
Features
65
Overall
56
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 front
Portability
65
Imaging
41
Features
38
Overall
39

Panasonic GH2 vs Panasonic L1 Key Specs

Panasonic GH2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 442g - 124 x 90 x 76mm
  • Launched March 2011
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic GH1
  • Successor is Panasonic GH3
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 GH2 vs Panasonic L1 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Panasonic GH2 versus Panasonic L1, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced DSLR and both are produced by Panasonic. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the GH2 (16MP) and L1 (7MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (Four Thirds).

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The GH2 was revealed 4 years later than the L1 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GH2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic L1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the GH2 scores versus the L1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH2 over the Panasonic L1

 GH2 L1 
AnnouncedMarch 2011April 2007More recent by 49 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k207kClearer display (+253k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic L1 over the Panasonic GH2

 L1 GH2 

Common features in the Panasonic GH2 and Panasonic L1

 GH2 L1 
Manual focus More precise focus

Panasonic GH2 vs Panasonic L1 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GH2 offers outside dimensions of 124mm x 90mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 3.0") along with a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) whilst the Panasonic L1 has measurements of 146mm x 87mm x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0") with a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs).

Check the Panasonic GH2 versus Panasonic L1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the GH2 versus the L1.

Panasonic GH2 vs Panasonic L1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the GH2 and L1 is 70 and 65 respectively.

Panasonic GH2 vs Panasonic L1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GH2 vs Panasonic L1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading through specifications. The photograph underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the GH2 and L1.

Plainly, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic GH2 to give you greater detail because of its extra 9MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos more aggressively. The fresher GH2 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic GH2 vs Panasonic L1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GH2 vs Panasonic L1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GH2 vs Panasonic L1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GH2 Portrait photography information
Panasonic L1 Portrait photography information
70
has manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
54
focusing manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (7MP)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GH2 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic L1 as a Street photography camera
68
fully articulated screen
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
58
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (606g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GH2 Sports photography factors
Panasonic L1 Sports photography factors
46
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery power (330 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
40
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports phase detect auto focus
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (7 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic GH2
Travel photography with Panasonic L1
62
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
missing Timelapse mode
terrible battery power (330 per charge)
50
lighter than competition in class (606g)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (7 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GH2 Landscape photography information
Panasonic L1 Landscape photography information
60
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery power (330 shots)
missing Timelapse mode
47
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (7 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GH2 Vlogging factors
Panasonic L1 Vlogging factors
71
selfie friendly display
built-in touchscreen
comes with face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes microphone jack
lack of image stabilization
9
can't shoot video
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Panasonic GH2 vs Panasonic L1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GH2 and Panasonic L1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1
Category Advanced Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Launched 2011-03-23 2007-04-11
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine FHD -
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 16 megapixel 7 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 3136 x 2352
Highest native ISO 12800 1600
Lowest native ISO 160 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect 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
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 capability
Display tech TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x 0.46x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 15.60 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
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/160 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24, 30, 60fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30fps) -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format AVCHD, Motion JPEG -
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 442 grams (0.97 lb) 606 grams (1.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 124 x 90 x 76mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 3.0") 146 x 87 x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 60 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 655 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 photographs -
Battery format 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 1 1
Retail cost $1,000 $1,500