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Nikon D800E vs Panasonic L1

Portability
54
Imaging
73
Features
80
Overall
75
Nikon D800E front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 front
Portability
65
Imaging
41
Features
38
Overall
39

Nikon D800E vs Panasonic L1 Key Specs

Nikon D800E
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Push to 25600)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 900g - 146 x 123 x 82mm
  • Launched June 2012
  • Replaced the Nikon D700
Panasonic L1
(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
  • Introduced April 2007
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Nikon D800E vs Panasonic L1 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Nikon D800E vs Panasonic L1, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the D800E (36MP) and L1 (7MP) and the D800E (Full frame) and L1 (Four Thirds) use different sensor size.

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The D800E was introduced 5 years later than the L1 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a concise summary of how the D800E scores vs the L1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D800E over the Panasonic L1

 D800E L1 
IntroducedJune 2012April 2007Fresher by 63 months
Display sizing3.2"2.5"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution921k207kClearer display (+714k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic L1 over the Nikon D800E

 L1 D800E 

Common features in the Nikon D800E and Panasonic L1

 D800E L1 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Nikon D800E vs Panasonic L1 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D800E offers physical measurements of 146mm x 123mm x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") having a weight of 900 grams (1.98 lbs) and the Panasonic L1 has dimensions of 146mm x 87mm x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0") along with a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon D800E vs Panasonic L1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the D800E against the L1.

Nikon D800E vs Panasonic L1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D800E and L1 is 54 and 65 respectively.

Nikon D800E vs Panasonic L1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D800E vs Panasonic L1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specifications. The graphic here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the D800E and L1.

Plainly, both of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The D800E having a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Nikon D800E will offer you greater detail using its extra 29 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The fresher D800E provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon D800E vs Panasonic L1 sensor size comparison

Nikon D800E vs Panasonic L1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D800E vs Panasonic L1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D800E Portrait photography features
Panasonic L1 Portrait photography features
83
manual focus
MP count amazing (36 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
comes with face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
54
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
megapixel count low (7 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Nikon D800E Street photography information
Panasonic L1 Street photography information
60
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
58
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
lighter than average in class (606 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon D800E
Sports photography with Panasonic L1
74
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
MP count amazing (36 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
weather sealing
comes with phase detect AF
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
40
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
has phase detect auto focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (7MP)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D800E Travel photography information
Panasonic L1 Travel photography information
66
weather sealing
MP count amazing (36MP)
built-in flash
screen is not selfie friendly
50
lighter than average in class (606g)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (7MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D800E Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic L1 Landscape photography highlights
79
manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2 inches)
MP count amazing (36 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
doesnt have low pass filter
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
two card slots
no image stabilization
47
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (7MP)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon D800E
Vlogging with Panasonic L1
30
comes with face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have mic socket
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
9
no video
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Nikon D800E vs Panasonic L1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D800E and Panasonic L1
 Nikon D800EPanasonic Lumix DMC-L1
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon D800E Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Launched 2012-06-11 2007-04-11
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed 3 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 24mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 861.6mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 36 megapixel 7 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 5:4 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 7360 x 4912 3136 x 2352
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
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
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2 inches 2.5 inches
Display resolution 921k dot 207k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT Color LCD with 170 degrees wide-viewing angle -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.46x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 13.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain, High-speed sync Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2)
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/250s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 424 (24 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 900 grams (1.98 lbs) 606 grams (1.34 lbs)
Dimensions 146 x 123 x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") 146 x 87 x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 96 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 25.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 14.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 2979 not tested
Other
Battery life 900 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL15 -
Self timer Yes (2 to 20 sec, 1 to 9 exposures at intervals of 0.5, 1, 2 or 3 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I), SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS-I compliant SD/MMC card
Storage slots 2 1
Price at launch $2,389 $1,500