Panasonic L1 vs Panasonic ZS20

Its time to examine more closely at the Panasonic L1 vs Panasonic ZS20, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are sold by Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the L1 (7MP) and ZS20 (14MP) and the L1 (Four Thirds) and ZS20 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The L1 was released 6 years prior to the ZS20 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic L1 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic ZS20 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the L1 scores versus the ZS20 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic L1 Gallery and Panasonic ZS20 Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic L1 features outer dimensions of 146mm x 87mm x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0") with a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS20 has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic L1 vs Panasonic ZS20 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the L1 against the ZS20.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the L1 and ZS20 is 65 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading through a spec sheet. The visual below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the L1 and ZS20.

Clearly, both of those cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The L1 featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Panasonic ZS20 will resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The older L1 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.