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Nikon D80 vs Panasonic L1

Portability
62
Imaging
49
Features
36
Overall
43
Nikon D80 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 front
Portability
65
Imaging
42
Features
38
Overall
40

Nikon D80 vs Panasonic L1 Key Specs

Nikon D80
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 668g - 132 x 103 x 77mm
  • Launched September 2006
  • Previous Model is Nikon D70
  • Replacement is Nikon D90
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
  • Released April 2007
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Nikon D80 vs Panasonic L1 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Nikon D80 and Panasonic L1, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the D80 (10MP) and L1 (7MP) and the D80 (APS-C) and L1 (Four Thirds) enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The D80 was brought out 6 months prior to the L1 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a quick summary of how the D80 grades against the L1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D80 over the Panasonic L1

 D80 L1 
Screen resolution230k207kSharper screen (+23k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic L1 over the Nikon D80

 L1 D80 

Common features in the Nikon D80 and Panasonic L1

 D80 L1 
ReleasedSeptember 2006April 2007Similar age
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.5"2.5"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Nikon D80 vs Panasonic L1 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and size. The Nikon D80 has physical dimensions of 132mm x 103mm x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") along with a weight of 668 grams (1.47 lbs) while 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).

Analyze the Nikon D80 and Panasonic L1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the D80 versus the L1.

Nikon D80 vs Panasonic L1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the D80 and L1 is 62 and 65 respectively.

Nikon D80 vs Panasonic L1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D80 vs Panasonic L1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions purely by going over specifications. The picture here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the D80 and L1.

To sum up, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The D80 because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Nikon D80 will deliver extra detail having its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively.

Nikon D80 vs Panasonic L1 sensor size comparison

Nikon D80 vs Panasonic L1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D80 vs Panasonic L1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D80 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic L1 as a Portrait photography camera
53
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview feature
low megapixels (10MP)
55
manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
MP count low (7 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Nikon D80 Street photography details
Panasonic L1 Street photography details
54
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
58
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
lighter than competition (606g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D80 Sports photography advice
Panasonic L1 Sports photography advice
41
nice sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no liveview feature
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
41
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports phase detect autofocus
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (7 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D80 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic L1 as a Travel photography camera
44
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse function
low megapixels (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
50
lighter than competition (606g)
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
MP count low (7MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D80 Landscape photography features
Panasonic L1 Landscape photography features
48
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse function
48
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (7MP)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D80 Vlogging information
Panasonic L1 Vlogging information
9
no video recording
9
lack of video recording
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Nikon D80 vs Panasonic L1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D80 and Panasonic L1
 Nikon D80Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon D80 Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Launched 2006-09-23 2007-04-11
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.8mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 372.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 7MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3872 x 2592 3136 x 2352
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount Nikon F Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 309 45
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5" 2.5"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 207 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x 0.46x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 13.00 m 13.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Wireless Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2)
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/200 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Highest video resolution None None
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 668 grams (1.47 pounds) 606 grams (1.34 pounds)
Dimensions 132 x 103 x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") 146 x 87 x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 61 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light score 524 not tested
Other
Battery model EN-EL3e -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card SD/MMC card
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $800 $1,500