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Nikon S1200pj vs Panasonic GX9

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32
Nikon Coolpix S1200pj front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 front
Portability
82
Imaging
61
Features
80
Overall
68

Nikon S1200pj vs Panasonic GX9 Key Specs

Nikon S1200pj
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 186g - 107 x 64 x 23mm
  • Released August 2011
Panasonic GX9
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 407g - 124 x 72 x 47mm
  • Introduced February 2018
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Nikon S1200pj vs Panasonic GX9 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Nikon S1200pj vs Panasonic GX9, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the S1200pj (14MP) and GX9 (20MP) and the S1200pj (1/2.3") and GX9 (Four Thirds) boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The S1200pj was revealed 7 years earlier than the GX9 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Nikon S1200pj being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic GX9 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the S1200pj grades vs the GX9 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S1200pj over the Panasonic GX9

 S1200pj GX9 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX9 over the Nikon S1200pj

 GX9 S1200pj 
IntroducedFebruary 2018August 2011Fresher by 78 months
Manually focus More precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1240k460kCrisper display (+780k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S1200pj and Panasonic GX9

 S1200pj GX9 
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Nikon S1200pj vs Panasonic GX9 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera, you need to think about its weight and size. The Nikon S1200pj has got outside measurements of 107mm x 64mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 186 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Panasonic GX9 has specifications 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the S1200pj against the GX9.

Nikon S1200pj vs Panasonic GX9 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the S1200pj and GX9 is 93 and 82 respectively.

Nikon S1200pj vs Panasonic GX9 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S1200pj vs Panasonic GX9 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing only by researching specs. The photograph below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S1200pj and GX9.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The S1200pj with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Panasonic GX9 will provide you with greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The older S1200pj will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon S1200pj vs Panasonic GX9 sensor size comparison

Nikon S1200pj vs Panasonic GX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S1200pj vs Panasonic GX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S1200pj Portrait photography info
Panasonic GX9 Portrait photography info
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
76
has manual focus
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
features face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S1200pj as a Street photography camera
Panasonic GX9 as a Street photography camera
54
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than others in class (186g)
84
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
includes focus by touch
above average high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S1200pj
Sports photography with Panasonic GX9
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
max frames per second low (0.8 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
73
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
has phase detect AF
bad battery life (260 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S1200pj Travel photography info
Panasonic GX9 Travel photography info
61
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (186g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
71
has bluetooth
includes focus by touch
good MP (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
bad battery life (260 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S1200pj Landscape photography advice
Panasonic GX9 Landscape photography advice
42
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
77
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
does not have anti-alias filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
bad battery life (260 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S1200pj
Vlogging with Panasonic GX9
29
rather wide (28mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic port
heavier than others in class (186g)
35
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
no mic socket
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Nikon S1200pj vs Panasonic GX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S1200pj and Panasonic GX9
 Nikon Coolpix S1200pjPanasonic Lumix DC-GX9
General Information
Brand Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix S1200pj Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9
Category Ultracompact Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2011-08-24 2018-02-13
Physical type Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 1600 25600
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 200
RAW pictures
Min enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 49
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.8 -
Macro focus range 3cm -
Total lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 1,240 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,760 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/4000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shutter rate 0.8fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 6.00 m (at ISO 200)
Flash options - Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30,15 fps) -
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 186 grams (0.41 pounds) 407 grams (0.90 pounds)
Physical dimensions 107 x 64 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 0.9") 124 x 72 x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 260 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 photos over 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported)
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $499 $1,000