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Nikon D700 vs Panasonic L1

Portability
54
Imaging
56
Features
56
Overall
56
Nikon D700 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 front
Portability
65
Imaging
41
Features
38
Overall
39

Nikon D700 vs Panasonic L1 Key Specs

Nikon D700
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Raise to 25600)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1074g - 147 x 123 x 77mm
  • Launched October 2008
  • Successor is Nikon D800E
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
  • Announced April 2007
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Nikon D700 vs Panasonic L1 Overview

Here is a detailed analysis of the Nikon D700 and Panasonic L1, both Advanced DSLR cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the D700 (12MP) and L1 (7MP) and the D700 (Full frame) and L1 (Four Thirds) boast different sensor dimensions.

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The D700 was launched 19 months later than the L1 making them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the D700 scores vs the L1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D700 over the Panasonic L1

 D700 L1 
AnnouncedOctober 2008April 2007Fresher by 19 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k207kCrisper display (+715k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic L1 over the Nikon D700

 L1 D700 

Common features in the Nikon D700 and Panasonic L1

 D700 L1 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Nikon D700 vs Panasonic L1 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon D700 enjoys outside dimensions of 147mm x 123mm x 77mm (5.8" x 4.8" x 3.0") having a weight of 1074 grams (2.37 lbs) while the Panasonic L1 has proportions of 146mm x 87mm x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0") and a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs).

Compare the Nikon D700 and Panasonic L1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the D700 compared to the L1.

Nikon D700 vs Panasonic L1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the D700 and L1 is 54 and 65 respectively.

Nikon D700 vs Panasonic L1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D700 vs Panasonic L1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizing purely by going through technical specs. The graphic here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the D700 and L1.

As you can tell, the two cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The D700 due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Nikon D700 will produce more detail utilizing its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The newer D700 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon D700 vs Panasonic L1 sensor size comparison

Nikon D700 vs Panasonic L1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D700 vs Panasonic L1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D700 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic L1 Portrait photography advice
63
has manual focus
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW files
resolution not great (12MP)
54
you can focus manually
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
sensor resolution not great (7 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Nikon D700 Street photography factors
Panasonic L1 Street photography factors
52
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competitors in class (1,074g)
58
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition (606 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon D700
Sports photography with Panasonic L1
59
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
weather proofing
better than average battery pack (1,000 shots)
has phase detect autofocus
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
40
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with phase detect AF
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (7MP)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D700 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic L1 Travel photography highlights
52
better than average battery pack (1,000 per charge)
weather proofing
flash built-in
heavier than competitors in class (1,074 grams)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
50
lighter than competition (606 grams)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (7MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D700 Landscape photography info
Panasonic L1 Landscape photography info
66
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
better than average battery pack (1,000 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
47
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (7MP)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D700 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic L1 as a Vlogging camera
9
no video shooting
9
can't record video
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Nikon D700 vs Panasonic L1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D700 and Panasonic L1
 Nikon D700Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1
General Information
Brand Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon D700 Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Launched 2008-10-07 2007-04-11
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 7 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4256 x 2832 3136 x 2352
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW pictures
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 51 3
Lens
Lens mount Nikon F Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 309 45
Focal length multiplier 1 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dot 207 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.72x 0.46x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 13.00 m
Flash options 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
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/250 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1074g (2.37 lb) 606g (1.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 147 x 123 x 77mm (5.8" x 4.8" x 3.0") 146 x 87 x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 80 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.2 not tested
DXO Low light score 2303 not tested
Other
Battery life 1000 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL3e -
Self timer Yes (2 to 20 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I) SD/MMC card
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $2,700 $1,500