Nikon 1 S2 vs Panasonic GX9

Let's look more closely at the Nikon 1 S2 versus Panasonic GX9, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the 1 S2 (14.2MP) and GX9 (20MP) and the 1 S2 (1") and GX9 (Four Thirds) boast different sensor size.

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The 1 S2 was announced 4 years before the GX9 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the 1 S2 matches up versus the GX9 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon 1 S2 and Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9. The whole galleries are available at Nikon 1 S2 Gallery and Panasonic GX9 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon 1 S2 has got outer dimensions of 101mm x 61mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GX9 has proportions of 124mm x 72mm x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") along with a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the 1 S2 vs the GX9.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the 1 S2 and GX9 is 93 and 82 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing simply by researching a spec sheet. The photograph here may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the 1 S2 and GX9.

As you can see, both of those cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 1 S2 with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Panasonic GX9 will provide you with more detail with its extra 5.8MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images way more aggressively. The older 1 S2 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.