Nikon D780 vs Panasonic L1

Here, we are contrasting the Nikon D780 vs Panasonic L1, both Advanced DSLR cameras by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the D780 (25MP) and L1 (7MP) and the D780 (Full frame) and L1 (Four Thirds) offer different sensor sizing.

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The D780 was introduced 12 years after the L1 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summation of how the D780 matches up vs the L1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon D780 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1. The whole galleries are available at Nikon D780 Gallery & Panasonic L1 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon D780 provides physical measurements of 144mm x 116mm x 76mm (5.7" x 4.6" x 3.0") and a weight of 840 grams (1.85 lbs) whilst the Panasonic L1 has measurements of 146mm x 87mm x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0") with a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the D780 and the L1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D780 and L1 is 57 and 65 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes merely by going through specifications. The picture here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the D780 and L1.

Plainly, both of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The D780 having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Nikon D780 will show more detail using its extra 18 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The younger D780 should have an edge in sensor innovation.