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Nikon D6 vs Panasonic L1

Portability
50
Imaging
73
Features
85
Overall
77
Nikon D6 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 front
Portability
65
Imaging
41
Features
38
Overall
39

Nikon D6 vs Panasonic L1 Key Specs

Nikon D6
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Boost to 3280000)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1270g - 160 x 163 x 92mm
  • Released February 2020
  • Superseded the Nikon D5
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
Photography Glossary

Nikon D6 vs Panasonic L1 Overview

The following is a detailed review of the Nikon D6 and Panasonic L1, former is a Pro DSLR while the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the D6 (21MP) and L1 (7MP) and the D6 (Full frame) and L1 (Four Thirds) provide different sensor dimensions.

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The D6 was released 13 years after the L1 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Nikon D6 being a Large SLR camera and the Panasonic L1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the D6 matches up versus the L1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D6 over the Panasonic L1

 D6 L1 
IntroducedFebruary 2020April 2007Newer by 157 months
Display dimensions3.2"2.5"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution2359k207kCrisper display (+2152k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic L1 over the Nikon D6

 L1 D6 

Common features in the Nikon D6 and Panasonic L1

 D6 L1 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Nikon D6 vs Panasonic L1 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon D6 comes with exterior measurements of 160mm x 163mm x 92mm (6.3" x 6.4" x 3.6") having a weight of 1270 grams (2.80 lbs) whilst the Panasonic L1 has proportions of 146mm x 87mm x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs).

Look at the Nikon D6 and Panasonic L1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the D6 versus the L1.

Nikon D6 vs Panasonic L1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the D6 and L1 is 50 and 65 respectively.

Nikon D6 vs Panasonic L1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D6 vs Panasonic L1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions purely by going through specs. The picture here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the D6 and L1.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The D6 due to its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Nikon D6 will produce greater detail as a result of its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images more aggressively. The younger D6 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon D6 vs Panasonic L1 sensor size comparison

Nikon D6 vs Panasonic L1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D6 vs Panasonic L1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D6 Portrait photography info
Panasonic L1 Portrait photography info
83
you can focus manually
good resolution (21 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detect focus
supports RAW files
54
manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
low megapixels (7MP)
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Street Comparison

Nikon D6 Street photography advice
Panasonic L1 Street photography advice
62
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
supports touch to focus
environment proofing
great ISO range (102,400)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
58
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competition (606 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon D6
Sports photography with Panasonic L1
80
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
good resolution (21MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
great battery pack (3,580 CIPA)
supports phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
40
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports phase detect auto focus
slow frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (7 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon D6
Travel photography with Panasonic L1
67
great battery pack (3,580 CIPA)
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
supports touch to focus
good resolution (21MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
50
lighter than competition (606 grams)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (7 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D6 Landscape photography features
Panasonic L1 Landscape photography features
79
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice screen size (3.2")
good resolution (21 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
great ISO range (102,400)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
great battery pack (3,580 shots)
2 card slots
no image stabilization
47
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
tiny screen (2.5")
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (7 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon D6
Vlogging with Panasonic L1
30
touchscreen capability
includes face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with microphone support
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
9
no video recording
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Nikon D6 vs Panasonic L1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D6 and Panasonic L1
 Nikon D6Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1
General Information
Company Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon D6 Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1
Type Pro DSLR Advanced DSLR
Released 2020-02-11 2007-04-11
Physical type Large SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed 6 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 23.9mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 858.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 21 megapixel 7 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5568 x 3712 3136 x 2352
Maximum native ISO 102400 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 3280000 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Lowest boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 105 3
Cross type focus points 105 -
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon F Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 309 45
Focal length multiplier 1 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 2,359k dots 207k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.72x 0.46x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 900 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 14.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 13.00 m
Flash options Normal, redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, rear-curtain sync, off Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2)
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM -
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1270 grams (2.80 pounds) 606 grams (1.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 160 x 163 x 92mm (6.3" x 6.4" x 3.6") 146 x 87 x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 3580 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type Dual XQD/CFexpress slots SD/MMC card
Card slots Dual 1
Cost at launch $6,496 $1,500