Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 vs Samsung NX3000

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      Specifications

      General Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 Samsung NX3000
      BrandPanasonicSamsung
      ModelLumix DMC-L1NX3000
      Predecessor ModelSamsung NX2000
      MSRP$479 (w/20-50mm lens and flash), $529 (w/16-50 PZ lens and flash)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 Samsung NX3000
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeMicro Four ThirdsAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions17.3 x 13 mm23.5 x 15.7 mm
      Total Pixels8 Megapixel21.6 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels7 Megapixel20.3 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 1,600100 - 25,600
      Photo Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 Samsung NX3000
      Max Image Resolution3136 x 23525472 x 3648
      Other Resolutions2560 x 1920, 1600 x 1200, 1280 x 960, 1024 x 768, 640 x 480
      Image Aspect Ratios4:3, 3:2, 16:91:1, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsStandard, High, Super HighSuper fine, fine, normal
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalanceAuto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Halogen, Flash, White Set, Color Temperature Setting (2500k - 10,000K in 31 steps), White Balance Adjustment (Blue/Amber Bias & Magenta/Green Bias)
      Focus Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 Samsung NX3000
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoAFS, AFC, MFContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      Number of Focus Points335
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points1
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 Samsung NX3000
      Lens MountFour ThirdsSamsung NX
      Crop Factor2x1.5x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 Samsung NX3000
      Screen TypeFixedTilting
      Screen TechnologyTFT-LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size2.5"3.0"
      Screen Resolution207k dot461k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 Samsung NX3000
      ViewfinderOptical (pentamirror)
      Viewfinder Coverage95%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.92x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.46x
      Shutter Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 Samsung NX3000
      Min Shutter Speed60 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting3.0 fps5.0 fps
      Flash Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 Samsung NX3000
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      Red-Eye Auto
      On
      Red-Eye On
      Red-Eye Slow Sync
      Off
      Slow Sync (1&2)
      Flash Range13.00 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/160 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionHot ShoeHot Shoe
      Exposure Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 Samsung NX3000
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesProgram AE, Aperture Priority AE, Shutter Priority AE, Manual
      Exposure Compensation±2 EV (1/3 EV increments)±3 EV (1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±2 EV in 1/3 - 1EV Step for 3 or 5 Frames ±3 EV (3 shots at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV, 2 EV increments)
      Video Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 Samsung NX3000
      Internal Recording ModesNo
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsH.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit20 min
      Terminals Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 Samsung NX3000
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 Samsung NX3000
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Remote Control via smartphone
      Environmental Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 Samsung NX3000
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 Samsung NX3000
      Dimensions146 x 87 x 77 mm (5.75 x 3.43 x 3.03")117 x 66 x 39 mm (4.61 x 2.6 x 1.54")
      Weight (inc. batteries)606 g (1.34 lb / 21.38 oz)230 g (0.51 lb / 8.11 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)6.535 x 5.748 x 3.858"
      Package Weight1.75 lb
      Power and Storage Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 Samsung NX3000
      Battery PackB740
      Battery Life370 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/MMCSingle Slot: MicroSD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 Samsung NX3000
      Self Timer 2 or 10 sec 2-30 sec
      Orientation Sensor


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