Panasonic L1 vs Panasonic LX5

In this article, we are reviewing the Panasonic L1 and Panasonic LX5, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are designed by Panasonic. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the L1 (7MP) and LX5 (10MP) and the L1 (Four Thirds) and LX5 (1/1.63") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The L1 was announced 5 years earlier than the LX5 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic L1 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic LX5 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the L1 scores versus the LX5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic L1 Gallery and Panasonic LX5 Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic L1 has got outside measurements of 146mm x 87mm x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0") having a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs) and the Panasonic LX5 has sizing of 110mm x 65mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic L1 and Panasonic LX5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the L1 compared to the LX5.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the L1 and LX5 is 65 and 88 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specs. The pic here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the L1 and LX5.

All in all, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The L1 using its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Panasonic LX5 will provide you with more detail with its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged L1 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.