Panasonic GX8 vs Panasonic L1

Lets look more in depth at the Panasonic GX8 and Panasonic L1, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced DSLR and both of them are produced by Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the GX8 (20MP) and L1 (7MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (Four Thirds).

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The GX8 was announced 8 years after the L1 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GX8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic L1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the GX8 grades versus the L1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic GX8 Gallery and Panasonic L1 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic GX8 comes with physical measurements of 133mm x 78mm x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 487 grams (1.07 lbs) and the Panasonic L1 has specifications of 146mm x 87mm x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0") and a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic GX8 and Panasonic L1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the GX8 vs the L1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GX8 and L1 is 74 and 65 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor sizes just by going through technical specs. The image underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the GX8 and L1.

As you can tell, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic GX8 to provide greater detail with its extra 13 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images more aggressively. The more modern GX8 will have a benefit in sensor technology.