Nikon D7200 vs Panasonic L1

Let's take a more detailed look at the Nikon D7200 versus Panasonic L1, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the D7200 (24MP) and L1 (7MP) and the D7200 (APS-C) and L1 (Four Thirds) provide different sensor dimensions.

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The D7200 was launched 8 years later than the L1 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the D7200 grades against the L1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon D7200 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon D7200 Gallery and Panasonic L1 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and size. The Nikon D7200 enjoys physical dimensions of 136mm x 107mm x 76mm (5.4" x 4.2" x 3.0") along with a weight of 765 grams (1.69 lbs) and the Panasonic L1 has specifications of 146mm x 87mm x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0") along with a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the D7200 versus the L1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D7200 and L1 is 59 and 65 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing only by looking at technical specs. The photograph below might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D7200 and L1.

As you have seen, both the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The D7200 due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Nikon D7200 will give extra detail utilizing its extra 17 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The fresher D7200 provides a benefit in sensor tech.