Nikon AW110 vs Panasonic GF1

Lets look more in depth at the Nikon AW110 and Panasonic GF1, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the AW110 (16MP) and GF1 (12MP) and the AW110 (1/2.3") and GF1 (Four Thirds) have different sensor dimensions.

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The AW110 was manufactured 3 years after the GF1 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Nikon AW110 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GF1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a concise view of how the AW110 matches up versus the GF1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix AW110 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon AW110 Gallery and Panasonic GF1 Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon AW110 has got exterior measurements of 110mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Panasonic GF1 has specifications of 119mm x 71mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs).

Examine the Nikon AW110 and Panasonic GF1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the AW110 versus the GF1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the AW110 and GF1 is 92 and 85 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions just by researching a spec sheet. The pic here will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the AW110 and GF1.

As you can see, both of those cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The AW110 due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh trickier and the Nikon AW110 will provide you with greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos more aggressively. The younger AW110 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.