Nikon D610 vs Panasonic L1
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Nikon D610 vs Panasonic L1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Push to 25600)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 850g - 141 x 113 x 82mm
- Launched October 2013
- Old Model is Nikon D600
(Full Review)
- 7MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- No Video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 606g - 146 x 87 x 77mm
- Launched April 2007

Nikon D610 vs Panasonic L1 Overview
On this page, we will be comparing the Nikon D610 versus Panasonic L1, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the D610 (24MP) and L1 (7MP) and the D610 (Full frame) and L1 (Four Thirds) posses different sensor size.

The D610 was brought out 6 years after the L1 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).
Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the D610 scores versus the L1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Nikon D610 vs Panasonic L1 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon D610 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon D610 Gallery and Panasonic L1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D610 over the Panasonic L1
D610 | L1 | |||
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Launched | October 2013 | ![]() | April 2007 | Newer by 80 months |
Screen dimensions | 3.2" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.7") |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 207k | Clearer screen (+714k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic L1 over the Nikon D610
L1 | D610 |
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Common features in the Nikon D610 and Panasonic L1
D610 | L1 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | No Touch friendly screen |
Nikon D610 vs Panasonic L1 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera often, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon D610 has got outer dimensions of 141mm x 113mm x 82mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs) and 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 D610 versus Panasonic L1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the D610 against the L1.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the D610 and L1 is 56 and 65 respectively.

Nikon D610 vs Panasonic L1 Sensor Comparison
Often, its hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions only by checking specs. The pic below should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the D610 and L1.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The D610 due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Nikon D610 will give extra detail having its extra 17 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The newer D610 should have an edge in sensor technology.

Nikon D610 vs Panasonic L1 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
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Nikon D610 vs Panasonic L1 Specifications
Nikon D610 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model | Nikon D610 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 |
Category | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Launched | 2013-10-08 | 2007-04-11 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Expeed 3 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 35.9 x 24mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 861.6mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixels | 7 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 6016 x 4016 | 3136 x 2352 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Max boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 39 | 3 |
Cross focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Nikon F | Micro Four Thirds |
Available lenses | 309 | 45 |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3.2" | 2.5" |
Display resolution | 921 thousand dot | 207 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | 0.46x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 60 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 6.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 13.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain | Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2) |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/200 seconds | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps) | - |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Optional | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 850 grams (1.87 pounds) | 606 grams (1.34 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 141 x 113 x 82mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.2") | 146 x 87 x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 94 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 25.1 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 14.4 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 2925 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 900 photographs | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | EN-EL15 | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC x 2 slots | SD/MMC card |
Storage slots | Two | One |
Retail cost | $1,600 | $1,500 |