Panasonic L1 vs Panasonic ZS7

Here, we will be evaluating the Panasonic L1 vs Panasonic ZS7, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are manufactured by Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the L1 (7MP) and ZS7 (12MP) and the L1 (Four Thirds) and ZS7 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The L1 was manufactured 5 years before the ZS7 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic L1 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic ZS7 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the L1 grades against the ZS7 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic L1 Gallery and Panasonic ZS7 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic L1 provides external measurements of 146mm x 87mm x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0") and a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS7 has measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic L1 vs Panasonic ZS7 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the L1 and the ZS7.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L1 and ZS7 is 65 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading through technical specs. The pic here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the L1 and ZS7.

As you can tell, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The L1 featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic ZS7 will give you more detail due to its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged L1 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.