Panasonic L1 vs Sony A9

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Panasonic L1 and Sony A9, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the L1 (7MP) and A9 (24MP) and the L1 (Four Thirds) and A9 (Full frame) posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The L1 was announced 11 years earlier than the A9 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic L1 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a quick view of how the L1 scores against the A9 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 and Sony Alpha A9. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic L1 Gallery and Sony A9 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic L1 enjoys outer dimensions of 146mm x 87mm x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0") and a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs) while the Sony A9 has sizing of 127mm x 96mm x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") having a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the L1 versus the A9.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the L1 and A9 is 65 and 65 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to see the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the L1 and A9.

All in all, both of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The L1 with its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh harder and the Sony A9 will deliver greater detail with its extra 17 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older L1 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.