Panasonic L1

Panasonic L1 is Panasonic's Advanced DSLR digital camera initially introduced on April of 2007. The camera houses a 7MP, CMOS Four Thirds size sensor with a maximum resolution of 3136 x 2352.

The L1 is placed #81 out of 92 in Advanced DSLR cameras & all round #747 out of 1465 for cameras in our database. Remember to check out our Smart camera search to see camera rankings based on your personalized requirements.

The following is a diagram of different criteria used in the scoring system.

The Panasonic L1 has a history of related cameras. Below, you can check out all previous and brand new models along with main features.

You can view the L1 from different angles in the gallery underneath.

Here is a checklist of benefits and drawbacks of the Panasonic L1 based on aspects that are typically viewed as useful in a digital camera.

The dimension of the sensor on the Panasonic L1 is 17.3mm x 13mm (Four Thirds). The 225 mm² sensor can resolve 3136 x 2352 pixels with aspect ratios of 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9.

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The CMOS sensor has 7 megapixels and delivers a standard ISO range of 100 to 1600. RAW files are saved therefore you have more room to maneuver in post.

The image below illustrates the L1's sensor size in comparison to other popular sizes. The L1 sensor has a crop factor of 2.1 and is shown in green.

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To get an idea of different aspect ratios, you can refer to the graphic below.

Panasonic L1 weighs 1.34 lb (606 gr or 21.38 ounces) & has exterior proportions of 146mm x 87mm x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0"). The weight of normal Advanced DSLR camera is 776 gr and the Panasonic L1 is lighter compared to its rivals.

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The following is a photo of the Panasonic L1 alongside a softdrink to help you to get a feel for its size.

The top view directly below will provide the button design on the L1.

The L1 uses the Micro Four Thirds mount and has 162 lenses on the market today. Here is a small number of the lenses we have in our database that will fit the L1.

ModelVisualizeFocal LengthApertureStabilizedWeight

Kamlan 28mm F1.428mmf/1.4384g

OM System 40-150mm F4.0 PRO40-150mmf/4 382g

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Panasonic Lumix G X Vario 35-100mm F2.8 II Power OIS35-100mmf/2.8 357g

Panasonic Lumix G Vario 100-300mm F4-5.6 OIS100-300mmf/4.0-5.6 520g

Rokinon 35mm f1.435mmf/1.4 660g

Sigma 10-20mm F4-5.6 EX DC HSM10-20mmf/4.0-5.6 470g

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Rokinon 24mm f1.4 Aspherical24mmf/1.4 580g

The L1 has the following connectivity:

• USB Yes

Cameras that incorporate NFC and / or Bluetooth connectivity can be controlled wirelessly through smartphones. You will be able to transfer images and in some cases change settings with no need to connect physically with the camera.

Some apps also allow a Liveview and click the shutter when you aren't close to the camera. If the camera boasts a HDMI port, it can be hooked up to an external monitor. A lot of cameras will allow you to charge the battery through the USB port.

Panasonic L1 doesn't take video. If you are shopping for a digital camera to shoot just photos, it might not be a problem.

There is no weather proofing in the Panasonic L1 so you have to be cautious in rainy and dusty conditions.

The Panasonic L1 is equipped with a 2.5" fixed screen with a resolution of 207k dots.

Please note that the screen has no touch support.

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The ViewFinder details for Panasonic L1 are as follows:

• ViewFinder Optical (pentamirror)
• ViewFinder Coverage 95 percent
• ViewFinder Magnification 0.46x

For bright outdoor conditions that make the camera screens washed out and hard to see, viewfinders can be very helpful.

Panasonic L1 can shoot continuously at 3.0 fps. The highest shutter speed is 1/4000 seconds.

Panasonic L1 has both built in flash along with external flash ability. The highest flash sync speed is 1/160 seconds.

Panasonic L1 has both Phase Detect AF plus Contrast Based AF. Phase Detection autofocusing is a lot faster and exact compared to Contrast Based autofocusing.

The Sensor supports 3 focus points to select from. Panasonic L1 supports manual focusing when needed during low light occasions or you want to have more accurate focusing control.

The general Advanced DSLR camera battery life is 909. Nikon D780 features the highest possible (2260) battery life within this class of cameras.

Below is a collection of Advanced DSLR cameras having the highest battery life:

ModelVisualizeBattery LifeRAWNFCBluetooth

Nikon D780
L1 vs D7802260 yesnoyes

Nikon D850
L1 vs D8501840 yesyesyes

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Nikon Df
L1 vs Df1400 yesnono

Canon 90D
L1 vs 90D1300 yesnoyes

Nikon D500
L1 vs D5001240 yesyesyes

The following illustration indicates a overview of the Panasonic L1 for different types of photography. To find out more, browse to the specific section below.

The Panasonic L1 receives a score of 54 which is average, meaning that it is relatively suited for portrait photography. Photographing portraits leans heavily to sensor specs, support for RAW photos and potential to work with external lighting.

Getting a modest points tally of 58, the Panasonic L1 is reasonably suited to use in street photography. A very good street photography camera features a fine balance of picture quality and portability.

A awful sports photography score of 40 indicates the Panasonic L1 is simply not good for taking pictures of sports. A camera needs very good focusing plus fast shutter speeds for sports photography.

Portability is pretty crucial in buying a camera for travel. In general, the Panasonic L1 gets a average 50 for a travelling camera which makes it fairly suited for your vacations.

In case you're planning to buy a camera for landscape photos, the most vital aspect will be image quality. The Panasonic L1 at it's modest score of 47 as a landscape camera is somewhat suited among its competition.

A camera for vlogging should posses a articulating display, microphone input and if possible IBIS. Considering every thing, the Panasonic L1 is simply not good as a vlog camera as it delivers a awful score of 9.

If you are searching for replacements to the L1, below is a range of the highest ranked cameras that fall within the category of Advanced DSLR.

The chart underneath will give you an overview of the L1 vs it's top ranked rivals mentioned earlier.

Following are several cameras you may check out as alternative options. To read a comprehensive comparison, just click on the "compare" link.