Panasonic L1 vs Samsung GX-1S
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Panasonic L1 vs Samsung GX-1S 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
- 605g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
- Introduced January 2006
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On this page, we will be reviewing the Panasonic L1 vs Samsung GX-1S, both Advanced DSLR cameras by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the L1 (7MP) and the GX-1S (6MP) is pretty comparable but the L1 (Four Thirds) and GX-1S (APS-C) posses different sensor sizing.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe L1 was launched 15 months after the GX-1S which makes them a generation away from one another. Both cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).
Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a quick summary of how the L1 matches up against the GX-1S when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 & Samsung GX-1S. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic L1 Gallery & Samsung GX-1S Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic L1 over the Samsung GX-1S
| L1 | GX-1S | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | April 2007 |  | January 2006 | Newer by 15 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1S over the Panasonic L1
| GX-1S | L1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 210k |  | 207k | Crisper screen (+3k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic L1 and Samsung GX-1S
| L1 | GX-1S | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More exact focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimensions | 2.5" |  | 2.5" | Equal screen measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Lacking Touch screen |
Panasonic L1 vs Samsung GX-1S Physical Comparison
If you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic L1 has outside 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) whilst the Samsung GX-1S has specifications of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") having a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the L1 vs the GX-1S.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L1 and GX-1S is 65 and 68 respectively.
Panasonic L1 vs Samsung GX-1S Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions simply by going through specifications. The picture below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the L1 and GX-1S.
To sum up, the two cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The L1 due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Panasonic L1 will provide extra detail utilizing its extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The younger L1 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.
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Panasonic L1 vs Samsung GX-1S Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 | Samsung GX-1S | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Panasonic | Samsung |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 | Samsung GX-1S |
| Type | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
| Released | 2007-04-11 | 2006-01-16 |
| 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 area | 224.9mm² | 369.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 7MP | 6MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
| Max resolution | 3136 x 2352 | 3008 x 2008 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 200 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | 3 | 11 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | Pentax KAF |
| Total lenses | 45 | 151 |
| Crop factor | 2.1 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.5" | 2.5" |
| Screen resolution | 207k dot | 210k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 95 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.46x | 0.64x |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames per sec | 3.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in 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 | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Max flash sync | 1/160s | 1/180s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| 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 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 606g (1.34 lbs) | 605g (1.33 lbs) |
| Physical 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 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 | ||
| Battery ID | - | 4 x AA |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/MMC card | SD/MMC card |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at release | $1,500 | $850 |