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Nikon D700 vs Panasonic LX100

The Nikon D700 and the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 are two enthusiast cameras that were revealed to the public, respectively, in July 2008 and September 2014. The D700 is a DSLR, while the LX100 is a fixed lens compact. The cameras are based on a full frame (D700) and a Four Thirds (LX100) sensor. The Nikon has a resolution of 12.1 megapixels, whereas the Panasonic provides 12.7 MP.

Below is an overview of the main specs of the two cameras as a starting point for the comparison.

Headline Specifications
Nikon D700
versus
Panasonic LX100
Nikon D700   Panasonic LX100
Digital single lens reflex Fixed lens compact camera
Nikon F mount lenses 24-75mm f/1.7-2.8
12.1 MP – Full Frame sensor 12.7 MP – Four Thirds sensor
no Video 4K/30p Video
ISO 200-6,400 (100 - 25,600) ISO 200-25,600
Optical viewfinder Electronic viewfinder (2764k dots)
3.0" LCD – 922k dots 3.0" LCD – 921k dots
Fixed screen (not touch-sensitive) Fixed screen (not touch-sensitive)
8 shutter flaps per second 11 shutter flaps per second
Weathersealed bodynot weather sealed
1000 shots per battery charge300 shots per battery charge
147 x 123 x 77 mm, 1074 g 115 x 66 x 55 mm, 393 g
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Going beyond this snapshot of core features and characteristics, what are the differences between the Nikon D700 and the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100? Which one should you buy? Read on to find out how these two cameras compare with respect to their body size, their imaging sensors, their shooting features, their input-output connections, and their reception by expert reviewers.

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Body comparison

The side-by-side display below illustrates the physical size and weight of the Nikon D700 and the Panasonic LX100. The two cameras are presented according to their relative size. Three successive views from the front, the top, and the rear are shown. All size dimensions are rounded to the nearest millimeter.

The LX100 can be obtained in two different colors (black, silver), while the D700 is only available in black.

Size Nikon D700 vs Panasonic LX100
Compare D700 versus LX100 top
Comparison D700 or LX100 rear

If the front view area (width x height) of the cameras is taken as an aggregate measure of their size, the Panasonic LX100 is considerably smaller (58 percent) than the Nikon D700. It is worth mentioning in this context that the D700 is splash and dust resistant, while the LX100 does not feature any corresponding weather-sealing.

The above size and weight comparisons are to some extent incomplete and possibly misleading, as the LX100 has a lens built in, whereas the D700 is an interchangeable lens camera that requires a separate lens. Attaching the latter will add extra weight and bulk to the setup. You can compare the optics available for the D700 and their specifications in the Nikon Lens Catalog.

Concerning battery life, the D700 gets 1000 shots out of its Nikon EN-EL3e battery, while the LX100 can take 300 images on a single charge of its Panasonic DMW-BLG10 power pack.

The adjacent table lists the principal physical characteristics of the two cameras alongside a wider set of alternatives. If you want to switch the focus of the display and review another camera pair, you can move across to the CAM-parator tool and choose from the broad selection of possible camera comparisons there.

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Body Specifications
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Nikon D700 147 mm 123 mm 77 mm 1074 g 1000 i Jul 2008 US$ 2 999ebay.com
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Panasonic LX100 115 mm 66 mm 55 mm 393 g 300 i Sep 2014 US$ 899ebay.com
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Canon 5D 152 mm 113 mm 75 mm 895 g 400 i Aug 2005 US$ 3 299ebay.com
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Canon G1 X Mark II 116 mm 74 mm 66 mm 553 g 240 i Feb 2014 US$ 799ebay.com
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Nikon D3 160 mm 157 mm 88 mm 1300 g 4300 i Aug 2007 US$ 4 999ebay.com
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Nikon D3S 160 mm 157 mm 88 mm 1240 g 4200 i Oct 2009 US$ 5 199ebay.com
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Nikon D3X 160 mm 157 mm 88 mm 1260 g 4400 i Dec 2008 US$ 7 999ebay.com
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Nikon D300 147 mm 114 mm 74 mm 925 g 1000 i Aug 2007 US$ 1 799ebay.com
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Nikon D300S 147 mm 115 mm 81 mm 938 g 950 i Jul 2009 US$ 1 799ebay.com
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Nikon D800 146 mm 123 mm 82 mm 1000 g 900 i Feb 2012 US$ 2 999ebay.com
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Nikon D800E 146 mm 123 mm 82 mm 1000 g 900 i Feb 2012 US$ 3 299ebay.com
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Nikon D810 146 mm 123 mm 82 mm 980 g 1200 i Jun 2014 US$ 3 299ebay.com
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Nikon Df 144 mm 110 mm 67 mm 760 g 1400 i Nov 2013 US$ 2 749ebay.com
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Panasonic FZ1000 137 mm 99 mm 131 mm 831 g 360 i Jun 2014 US$ 899ebay.com
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Panasonic G6 122 mm 85 mm 71 mm 390 g 340 i Apr 2013 US$ 599ebay.com
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Panasonic GM1 99 mm 55 mm 30 mm 204 g 230 i Oct 2013 US$ 749ebay.com
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Panasonic LX100 II 115 mm 66 mm 65 mm 392 g 300 i Aug 2018 US$ 999ebay.com
Note: Measurements and pricing do not include easily detachable parts, such as add-on or interchangeable lenses or optional viewfinders.
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Any camera decision will obviously take relative prices into account. The retail prices at the time of the camera’s release place the model in the market relative to other models in the producer’s line-up and the competition. The LX100 was launched at a lower price than the D700, despite having a lens built in. Usually, retail prices stay at first close to the launch price, but after several months, discounts become available. Later in the product cycle and, in particular, when the replacement model is about to appear, further discounting and stock clearance sales often push the camera price considerably down.

Sensor comparison

The size of the imaging sensor is a crucial determinant of image quality. A large sensor will tend to have larger individual pixels that provide better low-light sensitivity, wider dynamic range, and richer color-depth than smaller pixel-units in a sensor of the same technological generation. Moreover, a large sensor camera will give the photographer more control over depth-of-field in the image and, thus, the ability to better isolate a subject from the background. On the downside, larger sensors are more costly to manufacture and tend to lead to bigger and heavier cameras and lenses.

Of the two cameras under consideration, the Nikon D700 features a full frame sensor and the Panasonic LX100 a Four Thirds sensor. The sensor area in the LX100 is 78 percent smaller. As a result of these sensor size differences, the cameras have a format factor of, respectively, 1.0 and 2.2. The sensor in the D700 has a native 3:2 aspect ratio, while the one in the LX100 offers a 4:3 aspect. The LX100 has the particularity of featuring a switch that allows to toggle between multiple aspect ratios, while maintaining the same field of view and full image resolution.

Nikon D700 and Panasonic LX100 sensor measures

Despite having a smaller sensor, the LX100 offers a slightly higher resolution of 12.7 megapixels, compared with 12.1 MP of the D700. This megapixels advantage comes at the cost of a higher pixel density and a smaller size of the individual pixel (with a pixel pitch of 3.82μm versus 8.43μm for the D700). However, it should be noted that the LX100 is much more recent (by 6 years and 2 months) than the D700, and its sensor will have benefitted from technological advances during this time that make it possible to gather light more efficiently.

The Nikon D700 has a native sensitivity range from ISO 200 to ISO 6400, which can be extended to ISO 100-25600. The corresponding ISO settings for the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 are ISO 200 to ISO 25600, with the possibility to increase the ISO range to 100-25600.

Technology-wise, both cameras are equipped with CMOS (Complementary Metal–Oxide–Semiconductor) sensors. Both cameras use a Bayer filter for capturing RGB colors on a square grid of photosensors. This arrangement is found in most digital cameras.

D700 versus LX100 MP

Since 2007, DXO Mark has published sensor performance measurements that have been derived using a consistent methodology. This service is based on lab testing and assigns an overall score to each camera sensor, as well as ratings for dynamic range ("DXO Landscape"), color depth ("DXO Portrait"), and low-light sensitivity ("DXO Sports"). Of the two cameras under review, the D700 provides substantially higher image quality than the LX100, with an overall score that is 13 points higher. This advantage is based on 1.2 bits higher color depth, 0.3 EV of lower dynamic range, and 2.1 stops in additional low light sensitivity. The table below summarizes the physical sensor characteristics and sensor quality findings and compares them across a set of similar cameras.

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Nikon D700 Full Frame 12.1 4256 2832i23.512.2230380
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Panasonic LX100 Four Thirds 12.7 4112 30884K/30p22.312.555367
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Canon 5D Full Frame 12.7 4368 2912i22.911.1136871
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Canon G1 X Mark II 1.5-inch 13.0 4160 31201080/30p21.510.858158
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Nikon D3 Full Frame 12.1 4256 2832i23.512.2229081
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Nikon D3S Full Frame 12.1 4256 2832720/24p23.512.0325382
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Nikon D3X Full Frame 24.4 6048 4032i24.713.7199288
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Nikon D300 APS-C 12.2 4288 2848i22.112.067967
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Nikon D300S APS-C 12.2 4288 2848720/24p22.512.278770
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Nikon D800 Full Frame 36.2 7360 49121080/30p25.314.4285395
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Nikon D800E Full Frame 36.2 7360 49121080/30p25.614.3297996
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Nikon D810 Full Frame 36.2 7360 49121080/60p25.714.8285397
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Nikon Df Full Frame 16.2 4928 3280i24.613.1327989
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Panasonic FZ1000 1-inch 20.0 5472 36484K/30p22.111.751764
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Panasonic G6 Four Thirds 15.9 4608 34561080/60p21.311.563961
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Panasonic GM1 Four Thirds 15.8 4592 34481080/60i22.311.766066
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Panasonic LX100 II Four Thirds 16.8 4736 35524K/30p22.812.797972
Note: DXO values in italics represent estimates based on sensor size and age.
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Many modern cameras cannot only take still pictures, but also record videos. The LX100 indeed provides for movie recording, while the D700 does not. The highest resolution format that the LX100 can use is 4K/30p.

Feature comparison

Apart from body and sensor, cameras can and do differ across a range of features. For example, the LX100 has an electronic viewfinder (2764k dots), while the D700 has an optical one. Both systems have their advantages, with the electronic viewfinder making it possible to project supplementary shooting information into the framing view, whereas the optical viewfinder offers lag-free viewing and a very clear framing image. The viewfinder in the LX100 offers a wider field of view (100%) than the one in the D700 (95%), so that a larger proportion of the captured image is visible in the finder. On the other hand, the viewfinder of the D700 has a higher magnification (0.72x vs 0.70x), so that the size of the image transmitted appears closer to the size seen with the naked human eye. The table below summarizes some of the other core capabilities of the Nikon D700 and Panasonic LX100 in connection with corresponding information for a sample of similar cameras.

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Core Features
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Nikon D700optical i3.0 / 922 fixed i 1/8000s 8.0/s i i
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Panasonic LX1002764 i3.0 / 921 fixed i 1/4000s 11.0/s i i
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Canon 5Doptical i2.5 / 230 fixed i 1/8000s 3.0/s i i
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Canon G1 X Mark IIoptional i3.0 / 1040 tilting i 1/4000s 5.2/s i i
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Nikon D3optical i3.0 / 922 fixed i 1/8000s 11.0/s i i
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Nikon D3Soptical i3.0 / 921 fixed i 1/8000s 11.0/s i i
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Nikon D3Xoptical i3.0 / 922 fixed i 1/8000s 5.0/s i i
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Nikon D300optical i3.0 / 922 fixed i 1/8000s 6.0/s i i
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Nikon D300Soptical i3.0 / 920 fixed i 1/8000s 7.0/s i i
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Nikon D800optical i3.2 / 921 fixed i 1/8000s 4.0/s i i
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Nikon D800Eoptical i3.2 / 921 fixed i 1/8000s 4.0/s i i
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Nikon D810optical i3.2 / 1229 fixed i 1/8000s 5.0/s i i
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Nikon Dfoptical i3.2 / 921 fixed i 1/4000s 5.5/s i i
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Panasonic FZ10002359 i3.0 / 921 swivel i 1/4000s 12.0/s i i
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Panasonic G61440 i3.0 / 1036 swivel i 1/4000s 7.0/s i i
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Panasonic GM1i i3.0 / 1036 fixed i 1/500s 5.0/s i i
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Panasonic LX100 II2764 i3.0 / 1240 fixed i 1/4000s 11.0/s i i
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One difference between the cameras concerns the presence of an on-board flash. The D700 has one, while the LX100 does not. While the built-in flash of the D700 is not very powerful, it can at times be useful as a fill-in light.

The reported shutter speed information refers to the use of the mechanical shutter. Yet, some cameras only have an electronic shutter, while others have an electronic shutter in addition to a mechanical one. In fact, the LX100 is one of those camera that have an additional electronic shutter, which makes completely silent shooting possible. However, this mode is less suitable for photographing moving objects (risk of rolling shutter) or shooting under artificial light sources (risk of flickering).

The Nikon D700 and the Panasonic LX100 both have an intervalometer built-in. This enables the photographer to capture time lapse sequences, such as flower blooming, a sunset or moon rise, without purchasing an external camera trigger and related software.

The D700 writes its imaging data to Compact Flash cards, while the LX100 uses SDXC cards.

Connectivity comparison

For some imaging applications, the extent to which a camera can communicate with its environment can be an important aspect in the camera decision process. The table below provides an overview of the connectivity of the Nikon D700 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 and, in particular, the interfaces the cameras (and selected comparators) provide for accessory control and data transfer.

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Nikon D700ii / iiimini2.0iii
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Canon 5Dii / iiii2.0iii
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Canon G1 X Mark IIistereo / monoiimini2.0iii
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Nikon D3ii / iiimini2.0iii
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Nikon D3Sistereo / iiimini2.0iii
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Nikon D3Xii / iiimini2.0iii
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Nikon D300ii / iiimini2.0iii
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Nikon D300Sistereo / monoiimini2.0iii
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Nikon D800imono / monoiimini3.0iii
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Nikon D800Eimono / monoiimini3.0iii
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Nikon D810istereo / monoiimini3.0iii
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Nikon Dfii / iiimini2.0iii
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Panasonic FZ1000istereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
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Panasonic G6istereo / monoiimini2.0iii
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Panasonic GM1istereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
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Panasonic LX100 IIistereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
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It is notable that the LX100 offers wifi support, which can be a very convenient means to transfer image data to an off-camera location. In contrast, the D700 does not provide wifi capability.

Studio photographers will appreciate that the Nikon D700 (unlike the LX100) features a PC Sync socket, so that professional strobe lights can be controlled by the camera.

Both the D700 and the LX100 have been discontinued, but can regularly be found used on ebay. The D700 was replaced by the Nikon D800, while the LX100 was followed by the Panasonic LX100 II. Further information on the features and operation of the D700 and LX100 can be found, respectively, in the Nikon D700 Manual (free pdf) or the online Panasonic LX100 Manual.

Review summary

So what is the bottom line? Is there a clear favorite between the Nikon D700 and the Panasonic LX100? Which camera is better? Below is a summary of the relative strengths of each of the two contestants.

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Reasons to prefer the Nikon D700:

  • Better image quality: Scores substantially higher (13 points) in the DXO overall assessment.
  • Richer colors: Generates images with noticeably better colors (1.2 bits more color depth).
  • Better low-light sensitivity: Requires less light for good images (2.1 stops ISO advantage).
  • Brighter framing: Features an optical viewfinder for clear, lag-free composition.
  • Larger viewfinder image: Features a viewfinder with a higher magnification (0.72x vs 0.70x).
  • Easier setting verification: Features an LCD display on top to control shooting parameters.
  • Faster shutter: Has higher mechanical shutter speed (1/8000s vs 1/4000s) to freeze action.
  • More flexible: Can take a variety of interchangeable lenses, including specialty optics.
  • Longer lasting: Can take more shots (1000 versus 300) on a single battery charge.
  • Better sealing: Is weather sealed to enable shooting in dusty or wet environments.
  • Easier fill-in: Is equipped with a small onboard flash to brighten deep shadow areas.
  • Better studio light control: Has a PC Sync socket to connect to professional strobe lights.
  • More heavily discounted: Has been available for much longer (launched in July 2008).

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Arguments in favor of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100:

  • Flexible image proportions: Has a multi-aspect sensor that allows for alternative image shapes.
  • Broader imaging potential: Can capture not only stills but also 4K/30p video.
  • More framing info: Has an electronic viewfinder that displays shooting data.
  • More complete view: Has a viewfinder with a larger field of view (100% vs 95%).
  • Faster burst: Shoots at higher frequency (11 vs 8 flaps/sec) to capture the decisive moment.
  • Less disturbing: Has an electronic shutter option for completely silent shooting.
  • Ready to shoot: Comes with an integrated lens, while the D700 requires a separate lens.
  • More compact: Is smaller (115x66mm vs 147x123mm) and will fit more readily into a bag.
  • Less heavy: Has a lower weight even though it has a lens built in (unlike the D700).
  • Sharper images: Has stabilization technology built-in to reduce the impact of hand-shake.
  • Easier file upload: Has wifi built in for automatic backup or image transfer to the web.
  • Easier device pairing: Supports NFC for fast wireless image transfer over short distances.
  • More affordable: Was introduced at a lower price, despite coming with a built-in lens.
  • More modern: Reflects 6 years and 2 months of technical progress since the D700 launch.

If the count of relative strengths (bullet points above) is taken as a measure, the LX100 comes out slightly ahead of the D700 (14 : 13 points). However, the relative importance of the various individual camera aspects will vary according to personal preferences and needs, so that you might like to apply corresponding weights to the particular features before making a decision on a new camera. A professional wildlife photographer will view the differences between cameras in a way that diverges from the perspective of a family photog, and a person interested in architecture has distinct needs from a sports shooter. Hence, the decision which camera is best and worth buying is often a very personal one.

D700 13:14 LX100

How about other alternatives? Do the specifications of the Nikon D700 and the Panasonic LX100 place the cameras among the top in their class? Find out in the latest Best DSLR Camera and Best Travel-Zoom Camera listings whether the two cameras rank among the cream of the crop.

In any case, while the comparison of the spec-sheets of cameras can offer a general idea of their imaging potential, it remains incomplete and does no justice, for example, to the way the D700 or the LX100 perform in practice. User reviews that are available, for instance, at amazon can sometimes shed light on these issues, but such feedback is all too often partial, inconsistent, and inaccurate.

Expert reviews

This is why hands-on reviews by experts are important. The following table reports the overall ratings of the cameras as published by some of the major camera review sites (amateurphotographer [AP], cameralabs [CL], digitalcameraworld [DCW], dpreview [DPR], ephotozine [EPZ], photographyblog [PB]). As can be seen, the professional reviewers agree in many cases on the quality of different cameras, but sometimes their assessments diverge, reinforcing the earlier point that a camera decision is often a very personal choice.

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Nikon D700..89/100..+ +4.5/54.5/5 Jul 2008 US$ 2 999ebay.com
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Panasonic LX1005/5+ +..85/1005/55/5 Sep 2014 US$ 899ebay.com
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Canon 5D..88/100..+ +o.. Aug 2005 US$ 3 299ebay.com
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Canon G1 X Mark II3/5+..77/1004/54.5/5 Feb 2014 US$ 799ebay.com
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Nikon D3......+ +5/54.5/5 Aug 2007 US$ 4 999ebay.com
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Nikon D3S5/5....89/1004.5/55/5 Oct 2009 US$ 5 199ebay.com
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Nikon D3X......86/1004/55/5 Dec 2008 US$ 7 999ebay.com
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Nikon D300..+ +..+ +5/54.5/5 Aug 2007 US$ 1 799ebay.com
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Nikon D300S5/5+ +..82/1004/54.5/5 Jul 2009 US$ 1 799ebay.com
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Nikon D8005/5+ +..82/1005/55/5 Feb 2012 US$ 2 999ebay.com
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Nikon D800E......84/1005/55/5 Feb 2012 US$ 3 299ebay.com
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Nikon D8105/5..5/586/1005/54.5/5 Jun 2014 US$ 3 299ebay.com
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Nikon Df4/5....81/1004/54/5 Nov 2013 US$ 2 749ebay.com
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Panasonic FZ10004/5+ +..82/1004.5/54.5/5 Jun 2014 US$ 899ebay.com
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Panasonic G64/5+ +....5/54.5/5 Apr 2013 US$ 599ebay.com
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Panasonic GM13/5+..78/1005/54.5/5 Oct 2013 US$ 749ebay.com
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Panasonic LX100 II4.5/5+4.2/582/1004.5/54.5/5 Aug 2018 US$ 999ebay.com
Note: (+ +) highly recommended; (+) recommended; (o) reviewed; (..) not available.
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Care should be taken when interpreting the review scores above, though. The assessments were made in relation to similar cameras of the same technological generation. Hence, a score should always be seen in the context of the camera's market launch date and its price, and comparing ratings of very distinct cameras or ones that are far apart in terms of their release date have little meaning. Also, kindly note that some of the listed sites have over time developped their review approaches and their reporting style.

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Specifications: Nikon D700 vs Panasonic LX100

Below is a side-by-side comparison of the specs of the two cameras to facilitate a quick review of their differences and common features.

Camera Specifications
Camera Model Nikon D700 Panasonic LX100
Camera Type Digital single lens reflex Fixed lens compact camera
Camera Lens Nikon F mount lenses 24-75mm f/1.7-2.8
Launch Date July 2008 September 2014
Launch Price USD 2,999 USD 899
Sensor Specs Nikon D700 Panasonic LX100
Sensor Technology CMOS CMOS
Sensor Format Full Frame Sensor Four Thirds Sensor
Sensor Size 36.0 x 23.9 mm 15.7 x 11.8 mm
Sensor Area 860.4 mm2 185.26 mm2
Sensor Diagonal 43.2 mm 19.6 mm
Crop Factor 1.0x 2.2x
Sensor Resolution 12.1 Megapixels 12.7 Megapixels
Image Resolution 4256 x 2832 pixels 4112 x 3088 pixels
Pixel Pitch 8.43 μm 3.82 μm
Pixel Density 1.40 MP/cm2 6.85 MP/cm2
Moiré control Anti-Alias filter Anti-Alias filter
Movie Capability no Video 4K/30p Video
ISO Setting 200 - 6,400 ISO 200 - 25,600 ISO
ISO Boost 100 - 25,600 ISO 100 - 25,600 ISO
Image Processor EXPEED Venus
DXO Sensor Quality (score) 80 67
DXO Color Depth (bits) 23.5 22.3
DXO Dynamic Range (EV) 12.2 12.5
DXO Low Light (ISO) 2303 553
Screen Specs Nikon D700 Panasonic LX100
Viewfinder Type Optical viewfinder Electronic viewfinder
Viewfinder Field of View 95% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.72x 0.70x
Viewfinder Resolution 2764k dots
Top-Level Screen Control Panel no Top Display
LCD Framing Live View Live View
Rear LCD Size 3.0inch 3.0inch
LCD Resolution 922k dots 921k dots
LCD Attachment Fixed screen Fixed screen
Shooting Specs Nikon D700 Panasonic LX100
Focus System Phase-detect AF Contrast-detect AF
Manual Focusing Aidno Peaking FeatureFocus Peaking
Max Shutter Speed (mechanical) 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous Shooting 8 shutter flaps/s 11 shutter flaps/s
Electronic Shutterno E-Shutterup to 1/16000s
Time-Lapse PhotographyIntervalometer built-inIntervalometer built-in
Fill Flash Built-in Flash no On-Board Flash
Storage Medium CF cards SDXC cards
Single or Dual Card Slots Single card slot Single card slot
Connectivity Specs Nikon D700 Panasonic LX100
External Flash Hotshoe Hotshoe
Studio Flash PC Sync socket no PC Sync
USB Connector USB 2.0 USB 2.0
HDMI Port mini HDMI micro HDMI
Wifi Support no Wifi Wifi built-in
Near-Field Communication no NFC NFC built-in
Body Specs Nikon D700 Panasonic LX100
Environmental SealingWeathersealed bodynot weather sealed
Battery Type Nikon EN-EL3e Panasonic DMW-BLG10
Battery Life (CIPA)1000 shots per charge300 shots per charge
Body Dimensions 147 x 123 x 77 mm
(5.8 x 4.8 x 3.0 in)
115 x 66 x 55 mm
(4.5 x 2.6 x 2.2 in)
Camera Weight 1074 g (37.9 oz) 393 g (13.9 oz)
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