| General | Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 | Sigma SD9 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Panasonic | Sigma |
| Model | Lumix DMC-L1 | SD9 |
| Successor Model | Sigma SD10 | |
| Camera Type | Interchangeable Lens | Interchangeable Lens |
| Body Type | DSLR | DSLR |
| Video Capture |
| Sensor | Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 | Sigma SD9 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
| Sensor Size | Micro Four Thirds | APS-C |
| Sensor Dimensions | 17.3 x 13 mm | 20.7 x 13.8 mm |
| Total Pixels | 8 Megapixel | 11 Megapixel |
| Effective Pixels | 7 Megapixel | 3 Megapixel |
| Low Pass Filter | ||
| Native ISO Range | 100 - 1,600 | 100 - 400 |
| Photo | Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 | Sigma SD9 |
|---|---|---|
| Max Image Resolution | 3136 x 2352 | 2268 x 1512 |
| Other Resolutions | 2560 x 1920, 1600 x 1200, 1280 x 960, 1024 x 768, 640 x 480 | 1134 x 756, 756 x 504 |
| Image Aspect Ratios | 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 | 3:2 |
| Image File Format | JPEG, RAW | |
| JPEG Quality Levels | Standard, High, Super High | High, Normal, Standard |
| Timelapse Recording | ||
| White Balance | Auto, 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 | Sigma SD9 |
|---|---|---|
| Autofocus Modes | Multi-area Selective single-point Single Continuous | Multi-area Selective single-point Single Continuous Live View |
| Lens Servo | AFS, AFC, MF | |
| Number of Focus Points | 3 | |
| 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 | Sigma SD9 |
|---|---|---|
| Lens Mount | Four Thirds | Sigma SA |
| Crop Factor | 2x | 1.7x |
| Image Stabilization | ||
| Digital Image Stabilization |
| Screen | Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 | Sigma SD9 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Type | Fixed | Fixed |
| Touch Screen | ||
| Screen Size | 2.5" | 1.8" |
| Screen Resolution | 207k dot | 130k dot |
| Top LCD Screen | ||
| Live View | ||
| Live Composition |
| Viewfinder | Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 | Sigma SD9 |
|---|---|---|
| Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 95% | 98% |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 0.92x | 0.77x |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent) | 0.46x | 0.77x |
| Shutter | Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 | Sigma SD9 |
|---|---|---|
| Min Shutter Speed | 60 sec | 30 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) | 1/4000 sec | 1/6000 sec |
| Max Continuous Shooting | 3.0 fps |
| Flash | Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 | Sigma SD9 |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in Flash | ||
| Flash Modes | Auto Red-Eye Auto On Red-Eye On Red-Eye Slow Sync Off Slow Sync (1&2) | Unknown |
| Flash Range | 13.00 m | |
| Max Flash Sync Speed | 1/160 sec | 1/180 sec |
| External Flash Connectivity | ||
| External Flash Connection | Hot Shoe |
| Exposure | Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 | Sigma SD9 |
|---|---|---|
| Exposure Modes | Program AE, Aperture Priority AE, Shutter Priority AE, Manual | |
| Exposure Compensation | ±2 EV (1/3 EV increments) | ±3 EV (1/2 EV increments) |
| Exposure Bracketing | ±2 EV in 1/3 - 1EV Step for 3 or 5 Frames |
| Video | Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 | Sigma SD9 |
|---|---|---|
| Internal Recording Modes | No | |
| Interval Recording | ||
| Unlimited Video Recording |
| Terminals | Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 | Sigma SD9 |
|---|---|---|
| USB Speed | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) |
| HDMI Output | ||
| Built-in Microphone | ||
| Microphone Input | ||
| Headphone Output | ||
| Flash Sync Port |
| Connectivity | Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 | Sigma SD9 |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in GPS | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi | ||
| Built-In Bluetooth | ||
| Remote Control | Optional wired |
| Environmental | Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 | Sigma SD9 |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental Sealing |
| Physical | Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 | Sigma SD9 |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 146 x 87 x 77 mm (5.75 x 3.43 x 3.03") | 152 x 120 x 79 mm (5.98 x 4.72 x 3.11") |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 606 g (1.34 lb / 21.38 oz) | 950 g (2.09 lb / 33.51 oz) |
| Power and Storage | Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 | Sigma SD9 |
|---|---|---|
| Internal Storage | ||
| External Storage | Single Slot: SD/MMC | Single Slot: CompactFlash (Type I/II, UDMA compatible) |
| Other | Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 | Sigma SD9 |
|---|---|---|
| Self Timer | 2 or 10 sec | 10 sec |
| Orientation Sensor |
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