Nikon D780 vs Panasonic L1
57 Imaging
76 Features
89 Overall
81
65 Imaging
41 Features
38 Overall
39
Nikon D780 vs Panasonic L1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 25MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 840g - 144 x 116 x 76mm
- Introduced January 2020
- Succeeded the Nikon D750
(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
- Launched April 2007
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide Nikon D780 vs Panasonic L1 Overview
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.
Photography GlossaryThe 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.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month Nikon D780 vs Panasonic L1 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Nikon D780 over the Panasonic L1
| D780 | L1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2020 |  | April 2007 | More modern by 156 months |
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display size | 3.2" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.7") |
| Display resolution | 2359k |  | 207k | Sharper display (+2152k dot) |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic L1 over the Nikon D780
| L1 | D780 |
|---|
Common features in the Nikon D780 and Panasonic L1
| D780 | L1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial accurate focus | ||
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen |
Nikon D780 vs Panasonic L1 Physical Comparison
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).
Compare the Nikon D780 vs Panasonic L1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.
Nikon D780 vs Panasonic L1 Sensor Comparison
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.
Nikon D780 vs Panasonic L1 Screen and ViewFinder
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banStreet Comparison
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesSports Comparison
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneTravel Comparison
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoLandscape Comparison
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesVlogging Comparison
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms
Nikon D780 vs Panasonic L1 Specifications
| Nikon D780 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Nikon | Panasonic |
| Model type | Nikon D780 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 |
| Type | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
| Introduced | 2020-01-07 | 2007-04-11 |
| Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Expeed 6 | - |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | Full frame | Four Thirds |
| Sensor measurements | 35.9 x 23.9mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
| Sensor area | 858.0mm² | 224.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 25 megapixels | 7 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 6048 x 4024 | 3136 x 2352 |
| Maximum native ISO | 51200 | 1600 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | 204800 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Lowest boosted ISO | 50 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | 51 | 3 |
| Cross type focus points | 15 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Nikon F | Micro Four Thirds |
| Number of lenses | 309 | 45 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1 | 2.1 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3.2" | 2.5" |
| Resolution of screen | 2,359 thousand dots | 207 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentamirror) |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 95% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | 0.46x |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 900s | 60s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 7.0 frames per second | 3.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | no built-in flash | 13.00 m |
| Flash options | no built-in flash | Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2) |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/160s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM | - |
| Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | None |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | Yes | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 840 gr (1.85 pounds) | 606 gr (1.34 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 144 x 116 x 76mm (5.7" x 4.6" x 3.0") | 146 x 87 x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 2260 pictures | - |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | EN-EL15b | - |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) | SD/MMC card |
| Card slots | 2 | Single |
| Launch cost | $2,297 | $1,500 |