Panasonic L1 vs Sony A450

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Panasonic L1 versus Sony A450, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the L1 (7MP) and A450 (14MP) and the L1 (Four Thirds) and A450 (APS-C) provide different sensor sizing.

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The L1 was released 3 years earlier than the A450 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic L1 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A450 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the L1 grades against the A450 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A450. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic L1 Gallery & Sony A450 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic L1 enjoys exterior dimensions of 146mm x 87mm x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs) whilst the Sony A450 has dimensions of 137mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") having a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic L1 versus Sony A450 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the L1 versus the A450.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L1 and A450 is 65 and 65 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes simply by checking out a spec sheet. The pic underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the L1 and A450.

As you can see, both of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The L1 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony A450 will produce extra detail as a result of its extra 7MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged L1 will be behind in sensor tech.