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Panasonic L1 vs Samsung GX-10

Portability
65
Imaging
41
Features
38
Overall
39
Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 front
 
Samsung GX-10 front
Portability
59
Imaging
48
Features
43
Overall
46

Panasonic L1 vs Samsung GX-10 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
  • Revealed April 2007
Samsung GX-10
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 793g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
  • Announced September 2006
  • Newer Model is Samsung GX-20
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Panasonic L1 vs Samsung GX-10 Overview

Here is a thorough assessment of the Panasonic L1 vs Samsung GX-10, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the L1 (7MP) and GX-10 (10MP) and the L1 (Four Thirds) and GX-10 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor size.

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The L1 was launched 7 months later than the GX-10 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the L1 scores against the GX-10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic L1 over the Samsung GX-10

 L1 GX-10 
AnnouncedApril 2007September 2006Fresher by 7 months

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-10 over the Panasonic L1

 GX-10 L1 
Screen resolution210k207kClearer screen (+3k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic L1 and Samsung GX-10

 L1 GX-10 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.5"2.5"Equal screen size
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Panasonic L1 vs Samsung GX-10 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic L1 has got physical 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) while the Samsung GX-10 has proportions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the L1 and the GX-10.

Panasonic L1 vs Samsung GX-10 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L1 and GX-10 is 65 and 59 respectively.

Panasonic L1 vs Samsung GX-10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic L1 vs Samsung GX-10 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the L1 and GX-10.

Clearly, the two cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The L1 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh harder and the Samsung GX-10 will offer more detail utilizing its extra 3MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots more aggressively. The more recent L1 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic L1 vs Samsung GX-10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic L1 vs Samsung GX-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic L1 vs Samsung GX-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic L1 Portrait photography features
Samsung GX-10 Portrait photography features
54
manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (7MP)
52
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview feature
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic L1 Street photography highlights
Samsung GX-10 Street photography highlights
58
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (606 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
64
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic L1 Sports photography highlights
Samsung GX-10 Sports photography highlights
40
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports phase detect AF
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (7 megapixels)
52
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
environment proof
comes with phase detect auto focus
no liveview feature
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic L1
Travel photography with Samsung GX-10
50
lighter than competition in class (606g)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (7MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
49
environment proof
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic L1 Landscape photography info
Samsung GX-10 Landscape photography info
47
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (7MP)
lack of Time Lapse mode
55
manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
no liveview feature
low resolution sensor (10MP)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic L1 Vlogging features
Samsung GX-10 Vlogging features
9
no video recording
9
no video recording
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Panasonic L1 vs Samsung GX-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic L1 and Samsung GX-10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1Samsung GX-10
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 Samsung GX-10
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2007-04-11 2006-09-21
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 7MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 3136 x 2352 3872 x 2592
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 3 11
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Pentax KAF2
Available lenses 45 151
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inch 2.5 inch
Screen resolution 207 thousand dot 210 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x 0.64x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 13.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2) Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/160 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Max video resolution None None
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 606 gr (1.34 lbs) 793 gr (1.75 lbs)
Physical dimensions 146 x 87 x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0") 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/MMC card SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $1,500 $850