Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 comparison

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Product name	Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1	Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 (with 14mm-45mm lens)	Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 w/ 14mm-50mm Zoom Leica D Lense	Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10K	Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1K
Price	$699.99	$899.99 to $1,299.95	$1,299.95	$749.95 to $849.99	$1,499.00 to $1,499.99
CNET editors' rating	3.5 stars Overall score: 7.5 (3.5 stars)	4.0 stars Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)	stars Overall score: ( stars)	3.5 stars Overall score: 7.1 (3.5 stars)	3.5 stars Overall score: 7.9 (3.5 stars)
Average user rating	3.5 stars	4.0 stars
Release date		September 29, 2009			June 01, 2009
The Bottom Line	Panasonic's Lumix DMC-L1 is a nice first attempt at a dSLR, but a clunky design and noise at higher ISOs destroy its chances for dSLR superstardom.	The best interchangeable-lens compact we've see thus far, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 delivers great photo quality and performance in an enthusiast-friendly shooting experience. Like competitors, however, the lack of an optical viewfinder limits its usability for photographing action.		A nice body design and good image quality make the DMC-L10 an enticing entry-level SLR, but a pricey kit lens makes this kit too expensive.	If you're willing to pay a premium to be on the cutting edge of digital photography and video, and as long as you don't shoot sports or in dark venues, then you'll likely love the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1. But if you're simply attracted by the not-to-be-underestimated flexibility of interchangeable lenses with autofocus and depth-of-field control for video, wait for the price to fall a few hundred bucks.
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Lens aperture	F/2.8-3.5	F/3.5-5.6	F/2.8-3.5	F/3.8-5.6	F/4.0-5.8
Equivalent 35mm focal length	Info unavailable	28 - 90 mm	28 - 100 mm	28 - 100 mm	28 - 280 mm
Optical zoom	Info unavailable	3.2 x	3.6 x	3.6 x	10 x
Light sensitivity	ISO 100 ISO 200 ISO 400 ISO 800 ISO 1600 ISO auto	ISO 100 ISO 200 ISO 400 ISO 800 ISO 1600 ISO 3200 ISO auto	ISO 100 ISO 200 ISO 400 ISO 800 ISO 1600 ISO auto	ISO 100 ISO 200 ISO 400 ISO 800 ISO 1600 ISO auto	ISO 100 ISO 200 ISO 400 ISO 800 ISO 1600 ISO 3200 ISO auto
Display (projector) technology	TFT active matrix	TFT active matrix	TFT active matrix	TFT active matrix	TFT active matrix
Video input type	Digital camera	Digital camera	Digital camera	Digital camera	Digital camera
Digital zoom	Info unavailable	4 x	Info unavailable	4 x	4 x
Battery technology	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Lithium ion	Lithium ion
Weight	18.7 oz	10.1 oz	1.2 lbs	16.9 oz	13.6 oz
Effective sensor resolution	7,500,000 pixels	12,100,000 pixels	7,500,000 pixels	10,100,000 pixels	12,100,000 pixels
Still image format	RAW JPEG	RAW JPEG RAW + JPEG	RAW JPEG	RAW JPEG	RAW JPEG RAW + JPEG
Display (projector) diagonal size	2.5 in	3 in	2.5 in	2.5 in	3 in
Manual focus	Automatic Manual	Automatic	Manual Automatic	Manual Automatic	Automatic
Full specifications	Full specifications	Full specifications	Full specifications	Full specifications	Full specifications
Buying choices	Prices from 0 CNET Certified stores	Crutchfield $899.99 In stock: Preorder Amazon.com Marketplace $1,299.95 In stock: Yes Prices from 2 CNET Certified stores	Amazon.com Marketplace $1,299.95 In stock: Yes Price from 1 CNET Certified store	Amazon.com Marketplace $749.95 In stock: Yes Price from 1 CNET Certified store	J&R Music and Computer World $1,499.99 In stock: Yes Amazon.com $1,499.99 In stock: Yes B&H Photo-Video $1,499.95 In stock: Yes Prices from 5 CNET Certified stores
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