Panasonic L1 vs Sony RX100 V

Below is a in-depth overview of the Panasonic L1 and Sony RX100 V, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the L1 (7MP) and RX100 V (20MP) and the L1 (Four Thirds) and RX100 V (1") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The L1 was introduced 10 years prior to the RX100 V and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic L1 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony RX100 V being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a quick summation of how the L1 matches up vs the RX100 V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic L1 Gallery and Sony RX100 V Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic L1 provides 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) while the Sony RX100 V has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic L1 and Sony RX100 V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the L1 and the RX100 V.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the L1 and RX100 V is 65 and 89 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements simply by looking through technical specs. The graphic here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the L1 and RX100 V.

As you can tell, each of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The L1 having a larger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Sony RX100 V will render greater detail using its extra 13 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images more aggressively. The older L1 will be behind in sensor technology.