Panasonic GH3 vs Panasonic L1

Below, we are looking at the Panasonic GH3 and Panasonic L1, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced DSLR and they are both built by Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the GH3 (16MP) and L1 (7MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (Four Thirds).

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The GH3 was unveiled 5 years later than the L1 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GH3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic L1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the GH3 matches up vs the L1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1. The full galleries are available at Panasonic GH3 Gallery & Panasonic L1 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera often, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GH3 has got external measurements of 133mm x 93mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.2") with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) while the Panasonic L1 has dimensions 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 based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the GH3 against the L1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GH3 and L1 is 66 and 65 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing just by going through specifications. The graphic underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the GH3 and L1.

To sum up, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic GH3 to produce extra detail having an extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The fresher GH3 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.