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Nikon P1000 vs Panasonic G2

Portability
49
Imaging
43
Features
67
Overall
52
Nikon Coolpix P1000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 front
Portability
72
Imaging
48
Features
60
Overall
52

Nikon P1000 vs Panasonic G2 Key Specs

Nikon P1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-3000mm (F2.8-8) lens
  • 1415g - 146 x 119 x 181mm
  • Released July 2018
  • Older Model is Nikon P900
Panasonic G2
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 428g - 124 x 84 x 74mm
  • Announced July 2010
  • Previous Model is Panasonic G1
  • Later Model is Panasonic G3
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Nikon P1000 vs Panasonic G2 Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Nikon P1000 vs Panasonic G2, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the P1000 (16MP) and G2 (12MP) and the P1000 (1/2.3") and G2 (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The P1000 was introduced 8 years after the G2 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Nikon P1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic G2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the P1000 matches up versus the G2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P1000 over the Panasonic G2

 P1000 G2 
AnnouncedJuly 2018July 2010Newer by 98 months
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution921k460kSharper screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic G2 over the Nikon P1000

 G2 P1000 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon P1000 and Panasonic G2

 P1000 G2 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Selfie screen Both good for selfies

Nikon P1000 vs Panasonic G2 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon P1000 provides external measurements of 146mm x 119mm x 181mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 7.1") having a weight of 1415 grams (3.12 lbs) while the Panasonic G2 has proportions of 124mm x 84mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") having a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the P1000 vs the G2.

Nikon P1000 vs Panasonic G2 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P1000 and G2 is 49 and 72 respectively.

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Nikon P1000 vs Panasonic G2 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading a spec sheet. The image below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the P1000 and G2.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The P1000 having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Nikon P1000 will offer greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more modern P1000 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon P1000 vs Panasonic G2 sensor size comparison

Nikon P1000 vs Panasonic G2 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P1000 vs Panasonic G2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon P1000
Portrait photography with Panasonic G2
57
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
has face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
60
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
low MP (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon P1000
Street photography with Panasonic G2
51
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors (1,415g)
65
screen articulates fully
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
no image stabilization
more heavy than average (428 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P1000 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic G2 Sports photography highlights
50
great zoom range (24-3000mm 125.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (250 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
40
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon P1000
Travel photography with Panasonic G2
54
supports bluetooth
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (3000mm)
not so great battery pack (250 shots)
more heavy than competitors (1,415g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
58
boasts focus via touch
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (428 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon P1000
Landscape photography with Panasonic G2
52
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (250 shots)
57
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon P1000
Vlogging with Panasonic G2
58
relatively wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have microphone support
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than competitors (1,415g)
61
display is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
features face detect focusing
includes microphone socket
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
more heavy than average (428g)
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Nikon P1000 vs Panasonic G2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P1000 and Panasonic G2
 Nikon Coolpix P1000Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix P1000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2018-07-10 2010-07-12
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Nikon Expeed Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range 24-3000mm (125.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.8-8 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Available lenses - 107
Crop factor 5.8 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3.2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,359 thousand dots 1,440 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 99% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.55x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at Auto ISO) 11.00 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1415g (3.12 lbs) 428g (0.94 lbs)
Dimensions 146 x 119 x 181mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 7.1") 124 x 84 x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 53
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 493
Other
Battery life 250 shots 360 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I support) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $1,000 $1,000