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Nikon D200 vs Panasonic L1

Portability
55
Imaging
48
Features
45
Overall
46
Nikon D200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 front
Portability
65
Imaging
41
Features
38
Overall
39

Nikon D200 vs Panasonic L1 Key Specs

Nikon D200
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 920g - 147 x 113 x 74mm
  • Introduced February 2006
  • Older Model is Nikon D100
  • Updated by Nikon D300
Panasonic L1
(Full Review)
  • 7MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 606g - 146 x 87 x 77mm
  • Introduced April 2007
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Nikon D200 vs Panasonic L1 Overview

Lets look closer at the Nikon D200 and Panasonic L1, both Advanced DSLR cameras by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the D200 (10MP) and L1 (7MP) and the D200 (APS-C) and L1 (Four Thirds) posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The D200 was released 13 months before the L1 making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the D200 scores versus the L1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D200 over the Panasonic L1

 D200 L1 
Display resolution230k207kCrisper display (+23k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic L1 over the Nikon D200

 L1 D200 
IntroducedApril 2007February 2006Newer by 13 months

Common features in the Nikon D200 and Panasonic L1

 D200 L1 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.5"2.5"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Nikon D200 vs Panasonic L1 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D200 features exterior measurements of 147mm x 113mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") having a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs) whilst the Panasonic L1 has dimensions of 146mm x 87mm x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0") and a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the D200 compared to the L1.

Nikon D200 vs Panasonic L1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the D200 and L1 is 55 and 65 respectively.

Nikon D200 vs Panasonic L1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D200 vs Panasonic L1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions merely by viewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the D200 and L1.

Clearly, each of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The D200 because of its larger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Nikon D200 will provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged D200 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon D200 vs Panasonic L1 sensor size comparison

Nikon D200 vs Panasonic L1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D200 vs Panasonic L1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D200 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic L1 as a Portrait photography camera
52
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
does not have liveview
low resolution (10MP)
54
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (7MP)
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Street Comparison

Nikon D200 Street photography features
Panasonic L1 Street photography features
55
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
58
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
lighter than average (606g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D200 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic L1 as a Sports photography camera
51
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
weather proofing
has phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
40
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with phase detect autofocus
max fps low (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (7 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon D200
Travel photography with Panasonic L1
51
weather proofing
built-in flash
low resolution (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
50
lighter than average (606 grams)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (7 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D200 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic L1 as a Landscape photography camera
52
focusing manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
small screen (2.5")
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
47
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (7 megapixels)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D200 Vlogging factors
Panasonic L1 Vlogging factors
9
lack of video recording
9
can't shoot video
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Nikon D200 vs Panasonic L1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D200 and Panasonic L1
 Nikon D200Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1
General Information
Make Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon D200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2006-02-23 2007-04-11
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.8mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 372.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 7 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3872 x 2592 3136 x 2352
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 3
Lens
Lens support Nikon F Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 309 45
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 207 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.63x 0.46x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 12.00 m 13.00 m
Flash settings Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2)
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/250s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Maximum video resolution None None
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 920 gr (2.03 lb) 606 gr (1.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 147 x 113 x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") 146 x 87 x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 64 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 583 not tested
Other
Battery ID EN-EL3e -
Self timer Yes (2 to 20 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/MMC card
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $999 $1,500