Reasons to choose EOS 450D
Released in 2008, EOS 450D has about 329 mm² of sensor area, 12.2 MP effective resolution, and a 524 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Canon EOS 450D
vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1
VS
Sensor area
329 mm²
EOS 450D225 mm²
Lumix DMC-L1- Area ratio
- 1.46:1
- Absolute difference
- 104 mm²
- Relative difference
- 46.1%
The EOS 450D has the larger sensor area. More area usually means greater light-gathering potential, though real image quality still depends on sensor architecture and generation.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
EOS 450DMetricLumix DMC-L1
12.2 MPEffective pixels7.4 MP
22.2 × 14.8Sensor17.3 × 13
5.19 µmPixel pitch5.51 µm
26.93 µm²Pixel area30.39 µm²
3.71 MP/cm²Pixel density3.29 MP/cm²
1.62Crop factor2
—Maximum video—
524 gWeight606 g
SDHC, Secure DigitalStorageSD/MMC card
NB-4L Li-ion battery Li-ion batteryBatteryLithium-Ion rechargeable Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The EOS 450D has the larger sensor area. The EOS 450D has the lighter body. The EOS 450D has the higher effective resolution. The EOS 450D is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Lumix DMC-L1
Released in 2006, Lumix DMC-L1 has about 225 mm² of sensor area, 7.4 MP effective resolution, and a 606 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.