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Nikon D750 vs Panasonic L1

Portability
57
Imaging
71
Features
87
Overall
77
Nikon D750 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 front
Portability
65
Imaging
42
Features
38
Overall
40

Nikon D750 vs Panasonic L1 Key Specs

Nikon D750
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 840g - 141 x 113 x 78mm
  • Introduced September 2014
  • Previous Model is Nikon D700
  • Successor is Nikon D780
Panasonic L1
(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
  • Announced April 2007
Photography Glossary

Nikon D750 vs Panasonic L1 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Nikon D750 and Panasonic L1, both Advanced DSLR cameras by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the D750 (24MP) and L1 (7MP) and the D750 (Full frame) and L1 (Four Thirds) have different sensor sizes.

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The D750 was manufactured 7 years later than the L1 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a brief view of how the D750 scores versus the L1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D750 over the Panasonic L1

 D750 L1 
AnnouncedSeptember 2014April 2007Fresher by 91 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3.2"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution1229k207kCrisper screen (+1022k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic L1 over the Nikon D750

 L1 D750 

Common features in the Nikon D750 and Panasonic L1

 D750 L1 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Nikon D750 vs Panasonic L1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon D750 has physical measurements of 141mm x 113mm x 78mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.1") along with a weight of 840 grams (1.85 lbs) and the Panasonic L1 has proportions of 146mm x 87mm x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0") having a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs).

See the Nikon D750 and Panasonic L1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the D750 vs the L1.

Nikon D750 vs Panasonic L1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D750 and L1 is 57 and 65 respectively.

Nikon D750 vs Panasonic L1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D750 vs Panasonic L1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing purely by checking out specifications. The graphic underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the D750 and L1.

To sum up, each of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The D750 due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Nikon D750 will show more detail due to its extra 17 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures more aggressively. The younger D750 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon D750 vs Panasonic L1 sensor size comparison

Nikon D750 vs Panasonic L1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D750 vs Panasonic L1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D750 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic L1 as a Portrait photography camera
82
manual focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
55
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
low MP (7MP)
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Street Comparison

Nikon D750 Street photography features
Panasonic L1 Street photography features
68
screen tilts up and down
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
lack of image stabilization
58
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
lighter than others (606 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon D750
Sports photography with Panasonic L1
78
megapixel count good (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proofing
good battery life (1,230 per charge)
supports phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
41
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
sensor has phase detect AF
slow frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (7 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D750 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic L1 as a Travel photography camera
69
good battery life (1,230 per charge)
weather proofing
megapixel count good (24MP)
built-in flash
does not posses selfie friendly display
50
lighter than others (606g)
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
low MP (7 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D750 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic L1 Landscape photography highlights
79
manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2")
megapixel count good (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
good battery life (1,230 per charge)
2 card slots
lack of image stabilization
48
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
does not have image stabilization
low MP (7MP)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D750 Vlogging info
Panasonic L1 Vlogging info
30
comes with face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external microphone support
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
9
can't shoot video
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Nikon D750 vs Panasonic L1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D750 and Panasonic L1
 Nikon D750Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon D750 Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2014-09-12 2007-04-11
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed 4 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 24mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 861.6mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 7MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6016 x 4016 3136 x 2352
Highest native ISO 12800 1600
Highest boosted ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Lowest boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 51 3
Cross focus points 15 -
Lens
Lens mount Nikon F Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 309 45
Focal length multiplier 1 2.1
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3.2 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of display 1,229 thousand dot 207 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.46x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 6.5fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 13.00 m
Flash options Auto, Auto FP high-speed sync, auto w/redeye reduction, auto slow sync, auto slow sync w/redeye reduction, fill flash, rear-curtain sync, rear-curtain w/slow sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, slow sync, off Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2)
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/200s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 840g (1.85 lbs) 606g (1.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 141 x 113 x 78mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.1") 146 x 87 x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 93 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 24.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 14.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 2956 not tested
Other
Battery life 1230 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL15 -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (dual slots) SD/MMC card
Storage slots 2 One
Retail cost $2,000 $1,500