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Nikon Df vs Panasonic L1

Portability
59
Imaging
63
Features
62
Overall
62
Nikon Df front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 front
Portability
65
Imaging
41
Features
38
Overall
39

Nikon Df vs Panasonic L1 Key Specs

Nikon Df
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 204800)
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 760g - 144 x 110 x 67mm
  • Introduced December 2013
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
  • Revealed April 2007
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Nikon Df vs Panasonic L1 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Nikon Df versus Panasonic L1, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the Df (16MP) and L1 (7MP) and the Df (Full frame) and L1 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The Df was launched 6 years after the L1 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a simple overview of how the Df grades against the L1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Df over the Panasonic L1

 Df L1 
RevealedDecember 2013April 2007Newer by 82 months
Display sizing3.2"2.5"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution921k207kClearer display (+714k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic L1 over the Nikon Df

 L1 Df 

Common features in the Nikon Df and Panasonic L1

 Df L1 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Nikon Df vs Panasonic L1 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon Df features exterior dimensions of 144mm x 110mm x 67mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.6") and a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs) while 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 Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the Df versus the L1.

Nikon Df vs Panasonic L1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Df and L1 is 59 and 65 respectively.

Nikon Df vs Panasonic L1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Df vs Panasonic L1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions just by reviewing technical specs. The picture here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Df and L1.

As you can tell, both the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Df due to its larger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Nikon Df will offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 9MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The more recent Df will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon Df vs Panasonic L1 sensor size comparison

Nikon Df vs Panasonic L1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Df vs Panasonic L1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Df Portrait photography information
Panasonic L1 Portrait photography information
77
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
features face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
54
focusing manually
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
low MP (7 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Nikon Df Street photography info
Panasonic L1 Street photography info
60
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
fixed screen
no image stabilization
58
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (606g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Df Sports photography details
Panasonic L1 Sports photography details
69
good MP (16 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking focus
environment proofing
better than average battery power (1,400 per charge)
comes with phase detect AF
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
no image stabilization
40
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports phase detect AF
low frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (7 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Df Travel photography details
Panasonic L1 Travel photography details
60
better than average battery power (1,400 CIPA)
environment proofing
good MP (16 megapixels)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
50
lighter than competition in class (606g)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
low MP (7 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon Df
Landscape photography with Panasonic L1
71
has manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
good MP (16 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
better than average battery power (1,400 shots)
no image stabilization
no Timelapse mode
47
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
screen is small (2.5")
does not have image stabilization
low MP (7 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Df as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic L1 as a Vlogging camera
9
can't record video
9
lack of video recording
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Nikon Df vs Panasonic L1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Df and Panasonic L1
 Nikon DfPanasonic Lumix DMC-L1
General Information
Company Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Df Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2013-12-20 2007-04-11
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed 3 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 36 x 23.9mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 860.4mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 7MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4928 x 3280 3136 x 2352
Max native ISO 12800 1600
Max enhanced ISO 204800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 39 3
Cross type focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support Nikon F Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 309 45
Focal length multiplier 1 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2 inches 2.5 inches
Screen resolution 921k dots 207k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT-LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.46x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 13.00 m
Flash settings Auto FP High-speed sync, front-curtain sync, rear-curtain sync, redeye reduction, Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2)
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Max video resolution None None
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 760 gr (1.68 lb) 606 gr (1.34 lb)
Dimensions 144 x 110 x 67mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.6") 146 x 87 x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 89 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 24.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.1 not tested
DXO Low light rating 3279 not tested
Other
Battery life 1400 shots -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL14,EN-EL14a -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10, or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/MMC card
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $2,747 $1,500