Panasonic L1 vs Ricoh G700SE
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Panasonic L1 vs Ricoh G700SE Key Specs
(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
- Introduced April 2007
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 307g - 117 x 68 x 32mm
- Introduced October 2010
Panasonic L1 vs Ricoh G700SE Overview
Below is a in-depth comparison of the Panasonic L1 vs Ricoh G700SE, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Panasonic and Ricoh. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the L1 (7MP) and G700SE (12MP) and the L1 (Four Thirds) and G700SE (1/2.3") have totally different sensor size.
Apple patent reveals improved iPhone camera durabilityThe L1 was introduced 4 years before the G700SE and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic L1 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Ricoh G700SE being a Compact camera.
Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the L1 matches up versus the G700SE when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic L1 vs Ricoh G700SE Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 & Ricoh G700SE. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic L1 Gallery & Ricoh G700SE Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic L1 over the Ricoh G700SE
L1 | G700SE |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Panasonic L1
G700SE | L1 | |||
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Introduced | October 2010 | April 2007 | More recent by 42 months | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 920k | 207k | Crisper display (+713k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic L1 and Ricoh G700SE
L1 | G700SE | |||
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Manual focus | More precise focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Missing Touch display |
Panasonic L1 vs Ricoh G700SE Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic L1 enjoys 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) while the Ricoh G700SE has dimensions of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") along with a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs).
See the Panasonic L1 vs Ricoh G700SE in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the L1 vs the G700SE.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the L1 and G700SE is 65 and 88 respectively.
Panasonic L1 vs Ricoh G700SE Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor measurements purely by seeing technical specs. The graphic underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the L1 and G700SE.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The L1 with its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Ricoh G700SE will show more detail using its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The older L1 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
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Panasonic L1 vs Ricoh G700SE Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 | Ricoh G700SE | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Ricoh |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 | Ricoh G700SE |
Class | Advanced DSLR | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2007-04-11 | 2010-10-13 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 7 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 3136 x 2352 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 3 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus range | - | 1cm |
Number of lenses | 45 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.5 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 207 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.46x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 8 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 13.00 m | 10.00 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2) | Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/160 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 640 x 480, 320 x 240 |
Maximum video resolution | None | 640x480 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 606 gr (1.34 lb) | 307 gr (0.68 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 146 x 87 x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0") | 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | ||
Battery model | - | DB-60 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/MMC card | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $1,500 | $0 |