Panasonic GH3 vs Panasonic L1
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Panasonic GH3 vs Panasonic L1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 200 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 550g - 133 x 93 x 82mm
- Released September 2012
- Succeeded the Panasonic GH2
- Later Model is Panasonic GH4
(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
- Introduced April 2007
Panasonic GH3 vs Panasonic L1 Overview
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).
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Panasonic GH3 vs Panasonic L1 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GH3 over the Panasonic L1
GH3 | L1 | |||
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Introduced | September 2012 | April 2007 | Fresher by 67 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 614k | 207k | Crisper display (+407k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic L1 over the Panasonic GH3
L1 | GH3 |
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Common features in the Panasonic GH3 and Panasonic L1
GH3 | L1 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial exact focus |
Panasonic GH3 vs Panasonic L1 Physical Comparison
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).
Examine the Panasonic GH3 and Panasonic L1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Panasonic GH3 vs Panasonic L1 Sensor Comparison
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.
Panasonic GH3 vs Panasonic L1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic GH3 vs Panasonic L1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 |
Class | Advanced Mirrorless | Advanced DSLR |
Released | 2012-09-17 | 2007-04-11 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Venus Engine VII FHD | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 7MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3136 x 2352 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
Amount of lenses | 107 | 45 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 2.5 inch |
Resolution of screen | 614 thousand dot | 207 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | OLED Monitor with static touch control | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,744 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.67x | 0.46x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 60s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 20.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 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 | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/160s | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 24 fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps | - |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 | - |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 550 grams (1.21 lb) | 606 grams (1.34 lb) |
Dimensions | 133 x 93 x 82mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.2") | 146 x 87 x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 71 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.7 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.4 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 812 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 540 photographs | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/MMC card |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $799 | $1,500 |