Panasonic L1 vs Sony A900

Following is a extensive review of the Panasonic L1 vs Sony A900, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the L1 (7MP) and A900 (25MP) and the L1 (Four Thirds) and A900 (Full frame) offer different sensor sizing.

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The L1 was brought out 18 months before the A900 which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the L1 matches up against the A900 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A900. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic L1 Gallery and Sony A900 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic L1 offers physical 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 Sony A900 has sizing of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic L1 vs Sony A900 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the L1 compared to the A900.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the L1 and A900 is 65 and 54 respectively.

Often, its tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes only by going over specs. The image here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the L1 and A900.

All in all, each of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The L1 because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh trickier and the Sony A900 will offer you more detail having its extra 18 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged L1 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.