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Comparison of Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 and Sigma SD14 [S]ave

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 ×
Sigma SD14 ×
General
ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-L1Sigma SD14
BrandPanasonicSigma
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.panasonic.comhttps://www.sigmaphoto.com/
Model numberDMC-L1SD14
Camera formatSLRSLR
Release year (year)20062007
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)146144
Width (mm)8081
Height (mm)87107
Weight (g)530700
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeN-MOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturerPanasonicFoveon X3
Effective megapixels (MP)7.54.6
Sensor format4/30.98 inch
Sensor area (mm²)224.9285.66
Sensor width (mm)17.320.7
Sensor height (mm)1313.8
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)5.527.84
Focal Length Multiplier (x)21.7
Aspect ratio4:3, 16:93:2
Color filter typeRGBGFull Color
Anti aliasing filterFixedNot needed
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2048 x 1360(2.8 mp other)
  • 2560 x 1712(4.4 mp 3:2)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3136 x 1760(5.5 mp 16:9)
  • 3136 x 2080(6.5 mp other)
  • 3136 x 2352(7.4 mp 4:3)
  • 1296 x 864(1.1 mp 3:2)
  • 1776 x 1184(2.1 mp 3:2)
  • 2640 x 1760(4.6 mp 3:2)
  • 4608 x 3072(14.2 mp 3:2)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.21)
  • raw
  • jpeg (exif 2.21)
  • raw (.x3f)
Continuous-mode (fps)2.13
Video Capture
Can take movies--
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Video usable as viewfinder--
Lens and Optics
Lens mountFour ThirdsSigma SA bayonet
LensPanasonic Leica D VARIO-ELMARIT ASPH-
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)28.00 - 100.00-
Focal length (actual) (mm)14.00 - 50.00-
Zoom ratio (x)3.57-
Aperture range (f)0.05 - 0.36-
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)29-
Filter thread (mm)72-
Thread type-Varies with lens
Optical image stabilization+-
Digital zoom+-
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 2
  • 4
-
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus type3 point TTL Phase Difference Detection5-point phase-difference detection
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderOptical / LCDOptical / LCD(playback only)
Viewfinder typeEye level Porro Mirror type optical viewfinderSLR type, eye-level pentaprism
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.52.5
Rear display resolution (dots)207,000150,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)16-
Top deck display-+
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)1,600800
Minimum iso (native)100100
Iso settingsAuto, 100 - 1600100, 200, 400, 800,1600* (Extended mode)
Auto iso mode+-
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • color temperature setting
  • daylight
  • flash
  • halogen
  • shade
  • white set 1
  • white set 2
  • auto
  • custom
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • overcast
  • shade
  • sunlight
Shutter speed range (s)1/4000 - 601/4000 - 30
Bulb mode++
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesIntelligent Multiple (256-zone in live view, 49-zone with optical viewfinder), Center Weighted, Spot8 segment evaluative, Center, Center weighted average
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • auto/red-eye reduction
  • forced on/off
  • forced on/red-eye reduction
  • slow sync.
  • slow sync./red-eye reduction
  • s-ttl
Flash guide number (iso 100) (m)1011
Flash range description10 meters at ISO 100-
Max flash sync (s)1/1601/180
Flash exposure compensation+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connectionHot Shoe for FL360/FL500Hot Shoe
Image Storage
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdh
  • cf1
  • cf2
  • microdriv
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • raw
  • raw (.x3f)
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • firewire
  • usb 2.0 full (low) speed
Pictbridge compliant+-
Dpof compliant+-
Remote control++
Remote control type
  • dmw-rsl1 (optional)
  • cr-21 wired
  • rs-31 wireless
Connections (extended)
  • wired remote
  • dc input
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)1.22-
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)0.88-
Buffer size for raw shooting in single shot mode (frames)5-
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)2.13
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)-6
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.34-
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.33-
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.34-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.23-
Startup time (s)1.3-
Play -> record time (s)0.1-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)5.5-
Power
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)450-
Battery form factorProprietaryProprietary BP-21
Usable battery types
  • lithium ion rechargeable
  • lithium ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary Lithium Ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary BP-21 Lithium Ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • lumix simple viewer
  • photofunstudio viewer
  • silkypix developer studio
  • sigma photo pro 3.0
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
  • mac os
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresComes with bundled LEICA D VARIO-ELMARIT 14-50mm/F2.8-F3.5 ASPH. lens-



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