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Panasonic L1 vs Samsung GX-1L

Portability
65
Imaging
42
Features
38
Overall
40
Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 front
 
Samsung GX-1L front
Portability
69
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41

Panasonic L1 vs Samsung GX-1L 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
  • Released April 2007
Samsung GX-1L
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 570g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
  • Announced February 2006
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Panasonic L1 vs Samsung GX-1L Overview

Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Panasonic L1 and Samsung GX-1L, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the L1 (7MP) and the GX-1L (6MP) is relatively well matched but the L1 (Four Thirds) and GX-1L (APS-C) enjoy different sensor size.

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The L1 was announced 14 months later than the GX-1L which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the L1 grades versus the GX-1L for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic L1 over the Samsung GX-1L

 L1 GX-1L 
AnnouncedApril 2007February 2006Fresher by 14 months

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Panasonic L1

 GX-1L L1 
Screen resolution210k207kSharper screen (+3k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic L1 and Samsung GX-1L

 L1 GX-1L 
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.5"2.5"Identical screen size
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Panasonic L1 vs Samsung GX-1L Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic L1 has got exterior measurements of 146mm x 87mm x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0") having a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs) while the Samsung GX-1L has specifications of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the L1 and the GX-1L.

Panasonic L1 vs Samsung GX-1L size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L1 and GX-1L is 65 and 69 respectively.

Panasonic L1 vs Samsung GX-1L top view buttons comparison

Panasonic L1 vs Samsung GX-1L Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing merely by looking at specifications. The photograph here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the L1 and GX-1L.

Plainly, both of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The L1 having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Panasonic L1 will give more detail with its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The fresher L1 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic L1 vs Samsung GX-1L sensor size comparison

Panasonic L1 vs Samsung GX-1L Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic L1 vs Samsung GX-1L Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic L1 Portrait photography information
Samsung GX-1L Portrait photography information
55
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
megapixel count low (7 megapixels)
51
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
does not have liveview
sensor resolution not great (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic L1
Street photography with Samsung GX-1L
58
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competition (606 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
60
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competitors in class (570g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic L1 Sports photography info
Samsung GX-1L Sports photography info
41
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports phase detect AF
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (7MP)
39
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic L1 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung GX-1L as a Travel photography camera
50
lighter than competition (606g)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (7 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
52
lighter than competitors in class (570 grams)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (6 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic L1 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung GX-1L Landscape photography highlights
48
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
screen is small (2.5")
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (7 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
47
you can focus manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is small (2.5 inch)
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (6 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic L1 Vlogging info
Samsung GX-1L Vlogging info
9
can't shoot video
9
can't shoot video
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Panasonic L1 vs Samsung GX-1L Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic L1 and Samsung GX-1L
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1Samsung GX-1L
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 Samsung GX-1L
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Released 2007-04-11 2006-02-24
Physical type 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 area 224.9mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 7 megapixel 6 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 3136 x 2352 3008 x 2008
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 3 5
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Pentax KAF
Total lenses 45 151
Crop factor 2.1 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of screen 207k dots 210k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x 0.57x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 13.00 m 7.50 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
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/160s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Highest video resolution None None
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 606 gr (1.34 lb) 570 gr (1.26 lb)
Dimensions 146 x 87 x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0") 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6")
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
Battery model - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/MMC card SD/MMC card
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $1,500 $0