Nikon D800 vs Panasonic L1

Its time to look closer at the Nikon D800 and Panasonic L1, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the D800 (36MP) and L1 (7MP) and the D800 (Full frame) and L1 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The D800 was released 5 years after the L1 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the D800 scores against the L1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon D800 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon D800 Gallery & Panasonic L1 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon D800 has exterior dimensions of 146mm x 123mm x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") with a weight of 900 grams (1.98 lbs) whilst the Panasonic L1 has measurements of 146mm x 87mm x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0") and a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the D800 against the L1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the D800 and L1 is 54 and 65 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to see the gap between sensor sizes purely by checking specifications. The picture below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the D800 and L1.

Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The D800 due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Nikon D800 will give extra detail as a result of its extra 29 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The newer D800 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.