Panasonic GM1 vs Panasonic L1

Let's examine more in depth at the Panasonic GM1 vs Panasonic L1, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced DSLR and both of them are manufactured by Panasonic. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the GM1 (16MP) and L1 (7MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (Four Thirds).

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The GM1 was introduced 6 years later than the L1 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GM1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic L1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the GM1 scores vs the L1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic GM1 Gallery & Panasonic L1 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic GM1 enjoys outside dimensions of 99mm x 55mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") along with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Panasonic L1 has sizing of 146mm x 87mm x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the GM1 compared to the L1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the GM1 and L1 is 93 and 65 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing purely by viewing technical specs. The graphic below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the GM1 and L1.

As you can tell, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic GM1 to render more detail using its extra 9MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The newer GM1 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.