Panasonic GM5 vs Panasonic L1

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic GM5 and Panasonic L1, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced DSLR and both are produced by Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the GM5 (16MP) and L1 (7MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (Four Thirds).

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The GM5 was introduced 7 years later than the L1 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GM5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic L1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the GM5 scores against the L1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic GM5 Gallery and Panasonic L1 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic GM5 enjoys outside measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 36mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 211 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Panasonic L1 has sizing of 146mm x 87mm x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0") with a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the GM5 versus the L1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GM5 and L1 is 91 and 65 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to see the gap in sensor sizing purely by researching a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the GM5 and L1.

As you can see, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic GM5 to result in greater detail using its extra 9MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more recent GM5 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.