Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 vs Samsung NX3000

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1

      Samsung NX3000
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 and the Samsung NX3000, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 was introduced in April 2007 and Samsung NX3000 was introduced in May 2014. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 Highlights

      • 7 MP Micro Four Thirds CMOS Sensor
      • 100 - 1,600 Native ISO
      • 3 Focus Points
      • 2.5" 207k dot Fixed Screen
      • Optical (pentamirror) Viewfinder
      • 3.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Samsung NX3000 Highlights

      • 20.3 MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
      • 100 - 25,600 Native ISO
      • 35 Focus Points (35 Cross-type)
      • 3.0" 461k dot Tilting Screen
      • 5.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • 20 min Video Recording Limit
      • Built-In Wi-Fi
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1
      4. Advantage of Samsung NX3000
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen and Viewfinder
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 and Samsung NX3000.

      PROS

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1

      Samsung NX3000

      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Cheap
      •   Video Capture
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   Light - 230 g (0.51 lb / 8.11 oz)
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1

      Samsung NX3000

      •   No Video Capture
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 7 Megapixel
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   3 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 207k dot
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Built-in Microphone
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   1 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 370 shots


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1

      Samsung NX3000

      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 2.5"
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/160 sec
      •   Weight - 606 g (1.34 lb / 21.38 oz)
      •   Sensor Resolution - 20.3 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   25,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   35 Focus Points
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.0 fps

      Advantage of Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1

      Panasonic L1
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 over Samsung NX3000.

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 vs Samsung NX3000
      Phase Detection for Autofocus vs
      Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) vs
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 60 sec vs 30 sec
      Built-in Flash vs

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      Panasonic S5
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Sigma sd Quattro H
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      APS-H

      44.8 MP

      Canon 5DS
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      Full Frame

      50.6 MP

      Leica TL2
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      APS-C

      24.6 MP

      Fujifilm X-M1
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      APS-C

      16.3 MP

      Olympus OM-D E-M1 III
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      Micro Four Thirds

      20.4 MP

      Leica M-E Typ 220
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      Full Frame

      18.0 MP

      Sigma SD9
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      APS-C

      3 MP

      Olympus E-30
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      Micro Four Thirds

      12 MP

      Nikon Z8
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      Full Frame

      45.7 MP

      Panasonic GF1
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      Micro Four Thirds

      12 MP

      Olympus E-410
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      Micro Four Thirds

      10.0 MP

      Advantage of Samsung NX3000

      Samsung NX3000
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Samsung NX3000 over Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1.

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 vs Samsung NX3000
      Video Capture vs
      Larger Sensor Micro Four Thirds vs APS-C
      Higher Sensor Resolution 7 Megapixel vs 20.3 Megapixel
      Higher Native ISO 1,600 vs 25,600
      Max Image Resolution 3136 x 2352 vs 5472 x 3648
      More Focus Points 3 vs 35
      Center Autofocus vs
      Tracking Autofocus vs
      Face Detection vs
      Live View Autofocus vs
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus vs
      Screen Type Fixed vs Tilting
      Larger Screen 2.5" vs 3.0"
      Higher Resolution Screen 207k dot vs 461k dot
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 3.0 fps vs 5.0 fps
      Multi-Segment Metering vs
      Center Weighted Metering vs
      Spot Metering vs
      HDMI Output vs Micro
      Built-in Microphone vs Stereo
      Built-In Wi-Fi vs
      Lighter 606 g (1.34 lb / 21.38 oz) vs 230 g (0.51 lb / 8.11 oz)

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      Samsung NX1000
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      APS-C

      20.3 MP

      Samsung NX300
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      APS-C

      20.3 MP

      Samsung NX1
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      APS-C

      28.2 MP

      Samsung NX20
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      APS-C

      20.3 MP

      Samsung NX2000
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      APS-C

      20.3 MP

      Samsung NX5
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      APS-C

      15 MP

      Samsung NX11
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      APS-C

      15 MP

      Samsung NX200
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      APS-C

      20 MP

      Samsung NX mini
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      1-inch

      20.5 MP

      Samsung NX1100
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      APS-C

      20.3 MP

      Samsung NX210
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      APS-C

      20.3 MP

      Samsung NX10
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      APS-C

      15 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 Samsung NX3000
        Orientation Sensor
      WEAKNESSES Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 Samsung NX3000
        Timelapse Recording
        No Image Stabilization
        Low Resolution Screen207k dot461k dot
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 has a 2.5" Fixed screen with 207k dot resolution and Samsung NX3000 has a 3.0" Tilting screen with 461k dot resolution. Tilting screen makes Samsung NX3000 very useful for photography purposes but not so useful for video shooting.

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      Samsung NX3000 with Tilting screen


      Optical (pentamirror) Viewfinder on Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 has a built-in Optical (pentamirror) viewfinder. It has a 95% coverage and 0.92x (0.46x 35mm equivalent) magnification. There is no built-in or optional viewfinder available on Samsung NX3000.

      Sensor

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 features a 7 megapixel Micro Four Thirds CMOS sensor with dimensions of 17.3 x 13 mm and a total area of 224.9 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 1,600. Samsung NX3000 features a 20.3 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor with dimensions of 23.5 x 15.7 mm and a total area of 246.5 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 25,600.


      Here is a sensor size comparison chart where you can see how different sensors compare with each other:

      Sensor size chart
      Sensor Dimensions Area Aspect Ratio Crop Factor
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      Image cannot be displayedAPS-H27 x 18 mm486 mm23:21.3x
      Image cannot be displayedAPS-C23.6 x 15.6 mm368.2 mm23:21.5x
      Image cannot be displayedAPS-C (Canon)22.3 x 14.9 mm332.3 mm23:21.6x
      Image cannot be displayedMicro Four Thirds17.4 x 13 mm226.2 mm24:32x
      Image cannot be displayed1-inch13.2 x 8.8 mm116.2 mm23:22.7x
      Image cannot be displayed1/1.7-inch7.44 x 5.58 mm41.5 mm24:34.7x
      Image cannot be displayed1/2.3-inch6.17 x 4.55 mm28.1 mm24:35.6x

      Photography Features

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 can take pictures up to 3136 x 2352 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 2560 x 1920, 1600 x 1200, 1280 x 960, 1024 x 768, 640 x 480 with 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios. Samsung NX3000 can take pictures up to 5472 x 3648 resolution.


      Lens Mount

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 has Four Thirds lens mount and Samsung NX3000 has Samsung NX lens mount. Due to Micro Four Thirds sensor in Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 its crop factor is equal to 2x, this means that a 35mm equivalent focal length of the mounted lens will be equal to its actual focal length times 2. Due to APS-C sensor in Samsung NX3000 its crop factor is equal to 1.5x, this means that a 35mm equivalent focal length of the mounted lens will be equal to its actual focal length times 1.5.


      No Image Stabilization

      The cameras do not have image stabilization. On Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 it means that you need lenses with optical image stabilization for vibration reduction. As for Samsung NX3000 nothing can be done. On Samsung NX3000 it means that you need lenses with optical image stabilization for vibration reduction. As for Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 nothing can be done.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      Built-in Wi-Fi on Samsung NX3000

      Samsung NX3000 has a built-in Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz) which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
        Check out the cameras in our database that have built-in WiFi.


      NFC on Samsung NX3000

      Samsung NX3000 has Near Field Communication (NFC) technology which simplifies the process of pairing it with other NFC-enabled devices like smartphones or tablets. It allows to quickly transfer photos and videos or remotely control the camera from compatible device. NFC can also be used for authentication and security purposes. It can verify your identity before accessing certain features or transferring sensitive data. It can be used with NFC-enabled accessories as well, such as lenses, flashes and GPS devices.


      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Samsung NX3000 comes with B740 battery pack with battery life of 370 shots.


      External Storage Slots

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 has a single SD/MMC card slot. Samsung NX3000 has a single MicroSD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec on Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1, and up to 1/4000 sec on Samsung NX3000. Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 can shoot continuously up to 3.0 fps. Samsung NX3000 can shoot continuously up to 5.0 fps.


      Flash

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 has a built-in flash with maximum range of 13.00 m and also accepts external flash which can be connected via Hot Shoe. Samsung NX3000 has no built-in flash but an external flash may be connected via Hot Shoe. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/160 sec on Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1.

      Physical Parameters

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 body has dimensions of 146 x 87 x 77 mm (5.75 x 3.43 x 3.03") and Samsung NX3000 body has dimensions of 117 x 66 x 39 mm (4.61 x 2.6 x 1.54"). Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 weighs 606 g (1.34 lb / 21.38 oz) and Samsung NX3000 weighs 230 g (0.51 lb / 8.11 oz).

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1

      Samsung NX3000

      146 mm

      87 mm

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      117 mm

      66 mm

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      39 mm

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      Size comparisons of Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 and Samsung NX3000

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 and Samsung NX3000 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1

      Samsung NX3000

      AVERAGE
      57
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 207k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      AVERAGE
      65
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1

      Samsung NX3000

      AVERAGE
      55
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   3 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 207k dot
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      65
      •   25,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   35 Focus Points
      •   1 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 370 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1

      Samsung NX3000

      POOR
      53
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   3 Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 207k dot
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      56
      •   25,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   35 Focus Points
      •   1 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 370 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1

      Samsung NX3000

      AVERAGE
      67
      •   Small Sensor
      •   3 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.5"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 207k dot
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/160 sec
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      78
      •   35 Focus Points
      •   1 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1

      Samsung NX3000

      GOOD
      75
      •   Small Sensor
      •   3 Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 207k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 606 g (1.34 lb / 21.38 oz)
      GOOD
      82
      •   35 Focus Points
      •   1 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 230 g (0.51 lb / 8.11 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1

      Samsung NX3000

      GOOD
      78
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 207k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 606 g (1.34 lb / 21.38 oz)
      GOOD
      84
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 230 g (0.51 lb / 8.11 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 370 shots

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 and Samsung NX3000 and give them scores of 51 and 60 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1

      Samsung NX3000

      OVERALL
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      OVERALL
      60

      Sensor

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1

      Samsung NX3000

      AVERAGE
      57
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 7 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      AVERAGE
      63
      •   Sensor Resolution - 20.3 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   25,600 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1

      Samsung NX3000

      POOR
      52
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/160 sec
      AVERAGE
      57
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.0 fps

      Video

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1

      Samsung NX3000

      BAD
      0
      •   No Image Stabilization
      BAD
      15
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Low Video Recording Limit

      Focusing

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1

      Samsung NX3000

      AVERAGE
      69
      •   3 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      AVERAGE
      68
      •   35 Focus Points
      •   1 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1

      Samsung NX3000

      AVERAGE
      63
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.5"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 207k dot
      AVERAGE
      62
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1

      Samsung NX3000

      POOR
      40
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Built-in Microphone
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      GOOD
      79
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1

      Samsung NX3000

      POOR
      42
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 606 g (1.34 lb / 21.38 oz)
      POOR
      44
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 230 g (0.51 lb / 8.11 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 370 shots


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