Nikon D7000 vs Panasonic L1

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Nikon D7000 and Panasonic L1, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the D7000 (16MP) and L1 (7MP) and the D7000 (APS-C) and L1 (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor size.

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The D7000 was brought out 3 years later than the L1 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a quick summary of how the D7000 scores versus the L1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon D7000 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1. The entire galleries are available at Nikon D7000 Gallery and Panasonic L1 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon D7000 features physical dimensions of 132mm x 105mm x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") and a weight of 780 grams (1.72 lbs) whilst 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 D7000 and Panasonic L1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the D7000 versus the L1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D7000 and L1 is 59 and 65 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading a spec sheet. The graphic below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the D7000 and L1.

As you can see, both of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The D7000 featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Nikon D7000 will offer you extra detail having its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The newer D7000 will have a benefit in sensor technology.