Panasonic GX850 vs Panasonic L1

The following is a complete assessment of the Panasonic GX850 vs Panasonic L1, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced DSLR and both are sold by Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the GX850 (16MP) and L1 (7MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (Four Thirds).

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The GX850 was released 9 years after the L1 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GX850 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic L1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summation of how the GX850 matches up vs the L1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic GX850 Gallery & Panasonic L1 Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic GX850 enjoys exterior dimensions of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Panasonic L1 has sizing of 146mm x 87mm x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0") having a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the GX850 compared to the L1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the GX850 and L1 is 90 and 65 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions only by checking out technical specs. The image underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the GX850 and L1.

As you have seen, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic GX850 to provide more detail as a result of its extra 9MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The younger GX850 should have an edge in sensor technology.