Panasonic L1 vs Sigma SD14
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Panasonic L1 vs Sigma SD14 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
- Announced April 2007
(Full Review)
- 5MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 800 (Bump to 1600)
- No Video
- Sigma SA Mount
- 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
- Introduced September 2006
- Old Model is Sigma SD10
- Replacement is Sigma SD15

Panasonic L1 vs Sigma SD14 Overview
Below, we will be matching up the Panasonic L1 versus Sigma SD14, both Advanced DSLR cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sigma. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the L1 (7MP) and SD14 (5MP) and the L1 (Four Thirds) and SD14 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor dimensions.

The L1 was launched 7 months after the SD14 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).
Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a concise summary of how the L1 matches up versus the SD14 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Panasonic L1 vs Sigma SD14 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 & Sigma SD14. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic L1 Gallery & Sigma SD14 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic L1 over the Sigma SD14
L1 | SD14 | |||
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Introduced | April 2007 | ![]() | September 2006 | More modern by 7 months |
Screen resolution | 207k | ![]() | 150k | Clearer screen (+57k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sigma SD14 over the Panasonic L1
SD14 | L1 |
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Common features in the Panasonic L1 and Sigma SD14
L1 | SD14 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 2.5" | ![]() | 2.5" | Identical screen sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Missing Touch screen |
Panasonic L1 vs Sigma SD14 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic L1 features exterior dimensions of 146mm x 87mm x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0") and a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD14 has specifications of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") and a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic L1 versus Sigma SD14 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the L1 against the SD14.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L1 and SD14 is 65 and 59 respectively.

Panasonic L1 vs Sigma SD14 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's tough to see the gap in sensor sizes merely by checking out specifications. The picture below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the L1 and SD14.
Plainly, the two cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The L1 because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Panasonic L1 will show greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more modern L1 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic L1 vs Sigma SD14 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic L1 vs Sigma SD14 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 | Sigma SD14 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Sigma |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 | Sigma SD14 |
Category | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Announced | 2007-04-11 | 2006-09-26 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 20.7 x 13.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 285.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 7MP | 5MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Max resolution | 3136 x 2352 | 2640 x 1760 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 800 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 3 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | Sigma SA |
Available lenses | 45 | 76 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1.7 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.5 inches | 2.5 inches |
Screen resolution | 207k dot | 150k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 98 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.46x | 0.6x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 13.00 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2) | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/160s | 1/180s |
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 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 606 gr (1.34 lbs) | 750 gr (1.65 lbs) |
Dimensions | 146 x 87 x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0") | 144 x 107 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") |
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 (10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/MMC card | Compact Flash Type I or II |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $1,500 | $198 |