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Panasonic L1 vs Panasonic ZS1

Portability
65
Imaging
41
Features
38
Overall
39
Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
25
Overall
29

Panasonic L1 vs Panasonic ZS1 Key Specs

Panasonic L1
(Full Review)
  • 7MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 606g - 146 x 87 x 77mm
  • Launched April 2007
Panasonic ZS1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Announced May 2009
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ6
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Panasonic L1 vs Panasonic ZS1 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Panasonic L1 versus Panasonic ZS1, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are offered by Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the L1 (7MP) and ZS1 (10MP) and the L1 (Four Thirds) and ZS1 (1/2.5") possess different sensor size.

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The L1 was launched 3 years prior to the ZS1 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic L1 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic ZS1 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple summary of how the L1 grades vs the ZS1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic L1 over the Panasonic ZS1

 L1 ZS1 
Focus manually More exact focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS1 over the Panasonic L1

 ZS1 L1 
AnnouncedMay 2009April 2007Newer by 25 months
Display dimension2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution230k207kCrisper display (+23k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic L1 and Panasonic ZS1

 L1 ZS1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Panasonic L1 vs Panasonic ZS1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic L1 has outside dimensions of 146mm x 87mm x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0") along with a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS1 has measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic L1 versus Panasonic ZS1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the L1 compared to the ZS1.

Panasonic L1 vs Panasonic ZS1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L1 and ZS1 is 65 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic L1 vs Panasonic ZS1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic L1 vs Panasonic ZS1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions purely by checking technical specs. The image here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the L1 and ZS1.

As you can tell, each of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The L1 because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Panasonic ZS1 will resolve more detail utilizing its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged L1 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic L1 vs Panasonic ZS1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic L1 vs Panasonic ZS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic L1 vs Panasonic ZS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic L1 Portrait photography features
Panasonic ZS1 Portrait photography features
54
manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
low megapixels (7MP)
25
includes face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.5")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic L1 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS1 as a Street photography camera
58
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (606g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (229 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.5")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic L1 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS1 as a Sports photography camera
40
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (7 megapixels)
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.5")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic L1 Travel photography info
Panasonic ZS1 Travel photography info
50
lighter than competition in class (606g)
has built in flash
no Timelapse recording
low megapixels (7MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
63
lighter than competition in class (229 grams)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
long zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic L1 Landscape photography info
Panasonic ZS1 Landscape photography info
47
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (7 megapixels)
no Timelapse recording
31
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
low resolution sensor (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.5")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic L1 Vlogging information
Panasonic ZS1 Vlogging information
9
no video
31
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (229 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Panasonic L1 vs Panasonic ZS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic L1 and Panasonic ZS1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1
Also called - Lumix DMC-TZ6
Category Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2007-04-11 2009-05-14
Body design Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.5"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 7 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 3136 x 2352 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 3 11
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-300mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.3-4.9
Macro focus distance - 3cm
Available lenses 45 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 6.3
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 207k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 13.00 m 5.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2) Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/160 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 640x480
Video format - Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 606 grams (1.34 pounds) 229 grams (0.50 pounds)
Dimensions 146 x 87 x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/MMC card SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $1,500 $0