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Panasonic GH4 vs Panasonic L1

Portability
66
Imaging
53
Features
88
Overall
67
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 front
Portability
65
Imaging
41
Features
38
Overall
39

Panasonic GH4 vs Panasonic L1 Key Specs

Panasonic GH4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 560g - 133 x 93 x 84mm
  • Launched February 2014
  • Superseded the Panasonic GH3
  • Replacement is Panasonic GH5
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
  • Released April 2007
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Panasonic GH4 vs Panasonic L1 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Panasonic GH4 and Panasonic L1, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced DSLR and they are both manufactured by Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the GH4 (16MP) and L1 (7MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (Four Thirds).

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The GH4 was revealed 6 years later than the L1 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GH4 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic L1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the GH4 grades versus the L1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH4 over the Panasonic L1

 GH4 L1 
ReleasedFebruary 2014April 2007More recent by 84 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1036k207kCrisper display (+829k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic L1 over the Panasonic GH4

 L1 GH4 

Common features in the Panasonic GH4 and Panasonic L1

 GH4 L1 
Manual focus More accurate focus

Panasonic GH4 vs Panasonic L1 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GH4 enjoys external measurements of 133mm x 93mm x 84mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs) while the Panasonic L1 has proportions of 146mm x 87mm x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0") with a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic GH4 and Panasonic L1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the GH4 compared to the L1.

Panasonic GH4 vs Panasonic L1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GH4 and L1 is 66 and 65 respectively.

Panasonic GH4 vs Panasonic L1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GH4 vs Panasonic L1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements just by reviewing specs. The graphic below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the GH4 and L1.

All in all, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic GH4 to offer extra detail because of its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The younger GH4 provides an edge in sensor technology.

Panasonic GH4 vs Panasonic L1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GH4 vs Panasonic L1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GH4 vs Panasonic L1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GH4 Portrait photography features
Panasonic L1 Portrait photography features
71
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
54
focusing manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
sensor resolution low (7 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GH4 Street photography info
Panasonic L1 Street photography info
71
screen articulates fully
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
boasts touch focus
weather sealing
lighter than competition (560 grams)
very good ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
58
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
lighter than others in class (606 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GH4 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic L1 Sports photography highlights
62
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
weather sealing
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
40
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports phase detect AF
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (7 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GH4 Travel photography factors
Panasonic L1 Travel photography factors
77
lighter than competition (560 grams)
weather sealing
boasts touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
50
lighter than others in class (606 grams)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (7 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GH4 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic L1 as a Landscape photography camera
72
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
does not have image stabilization
47
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
small screen (2.5 inch)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (7 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic GH4
Vlogging with Panasonic L1
71
selfie friendly display
touchscreen
supports face detect autofocus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
includes microphone port
lighter than competition (560g)
does not have image stabilization
9
can't shoot video
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Panasonic GH4 vs Panasonic L1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GH4 and Panasonic L1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1
Category Pro Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Launched 2014-02-07 2007-04-11
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine IX -
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
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 3136 x 2352
Max native ISO 25600 1600
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 49 3
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 107 45
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of display 1,036k dot 207k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech OLED -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder resolution 2,359k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.67x 0.46x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 12.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 17.00 m (at ISO 200) 13.00 m
Flash modes Auto, auto/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync/redeye reduction, forced off 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 1/250s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 (24p), 3840 x 2160 (24p, 25p, 30p), 1920 x 1080 (24p, 25p, 30p, 50p, 60p), 1280 x 720 (24p, 25p, 30p), 640 x 480 (25p, 30p) -
Max video resolution 4096x2160 None
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD -
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 560 grams (1.23 lb) 606 grams (1.34 lb)
Dimensions 133 x 93 x 84mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.3") 146 x 87 x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 74 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.8 not tested
DXO Low light score 791 not tested
Other
Battery life 500 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model DMW-BLF19 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs (single or three-shot)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC card
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $1,500 $1,500