Panasonic L1 vs Samsung GX-1L
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Panasonic L1 vs Samsung GX-1L 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
- Released April 2007
(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

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.

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.

Panasonic L1 vs Samsung GX-1L Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 & Samsung GX-1L. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic L1 Gallery & Samsung GX-1L Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic L1 over the Samsung GX-1L
L1 | GX-1L | |||
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Announced | April 2007 | ![]() | February 2006 | Fresher by 14 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Panasonic L1
GX-1L | L1 | |||
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Screen resolution | 210k | ![]() | 207k | Sharper screen (+3k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic L1 and Samsung GX-1L
L1 | GX-1L | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 2.5" | ![]() | 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).
Contrast the Panasonic L1 and Samsung GX-1L in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic L1 vs Samsung GX-1L Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 | Samsung GX-1L | |
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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 |