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Nikon D1X vs Panasonic GF2

Portability
51
Imaging
42
Features
34
Overall
38
Nikon D1X front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 front
Portability
88
Imaging
48
Features
50
Overall
48

Nikon D1X vs Panasonic GF2 Key Specs

Nikon D1X
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 800
  • 1/16000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1200g - 157 x 153 x 85mm
  • Introduced June 2001
  • Replaced the Nikon D1
  • Replacement is Nikon D2X
Panasonic GF2
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 310g - 113 x 68 x 33mm
  • Announced February 2011
  • Succeeded the Panasonic GF1
  • Newer Model is Panasonic GF3
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Nikon D1X vs Panasonic GF2 Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Nikon D1X vs Panasonic GF2, former is a Pro DSLR while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the D1X (5MP) and GF2 (12MP) and the D1X (APS-C) and GF2 (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor sizing.

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The D1X was released 10 years before the GF2 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon D1X being a Large SLR camera and the Panasonic GF2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the D1X scores vs the GF2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D1X over the Panasonic GF2

 D1X GF2 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF2 over the Nikon D1X

 GF2 D1X 
AnnouncedFebruary 2011June 2001More modern by 117 months
Screen size3"2"Bigger screen (+1")
Screen resolution460k130kClearer screen (+330k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon D1X and Panasonic GF2

 D1X GF2 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Nikon D1X vs Panasonic GF2 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon D1X features physical measurements of 157mm x 153mm x 85mm (6.2" x 6.0" x 3.3") and a weight of 1200 grams (2.65 lbs) while the Panasonic GF2 has measurements of 113mm x 68mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") having a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the D1X and the GF2.

Nikon D1X vs Panasonic GF2 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D1X and GF2 is 51 and 88 respectively.

Nikon D1X vs Panasonic GF2 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D1X vs Panasonic GF2 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to see the difference in sensor sizes merely by researching technical specs. The pic below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the D1X and GF2.

As you can tell, the two cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The D1X featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Panasonic GF2 will render greater detail as a result of its extra 7MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged D1X will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon D1X vs Panasonic GF2 sensor size comparison

Nikon D1X vs Panasonic GF2 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D1X vs Panasonic GF2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D1X Portrait photography information
Panasonic GF2 Portrait photography information
51
focusing manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/500s)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
resolution not great (5MP)
60
you can focus manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
MP count low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Nikon D1X Street photography factors
Panasonic GF2 Street photography factors
45
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
low max ISO (800)
65
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D1X as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic GF2 as a Sports photography camera
42
max shutter speed is good (1/16,000 seconds)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
max fps very slow (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
resolution not great (5 megapixels)
38
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
terrible battery power (300 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D1X Travel photography advice
Panasonic GF2 Travel photography advice
28
does not have Time Lapse function
resolution not great (5 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
52
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
terrible battery power (300 per charge)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D1X Landscape photography factors
Panasonic GF2 Landscape photography factors
41
focusing manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
tiny screen (2 inch)
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
resolution not great (5MP)
low max ISO (800)
does not have Time Lapse function
55
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
terrible battery power (300 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D1X Vlogging highlights
Panasonic GF2 Vlogging highlights
9
no video shooting
32
has touchscreen
features face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have external mic socket
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Nikon D1X vs Panasonic GF2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D1X and Panasonic GF2
 Nikon D1XPanasonic Lumix DMC-GF2
General Information
Make Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon D1X Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2
Type Pro DSLR Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2001-06-29 2011-02-24
Physical type Large SLR Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 23.7 x 15.5mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 367.4mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 5MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3008 x 1960 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 800 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon F Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 309 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 130 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 96% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/16000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 6.00 m
Flash settings Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/500 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format - AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1200g (2.65 lbs) 310g (0.68 lbs)
Physical dimensions 157 x 153 x 85mm (6.2" x 6.0" x 3.3") 113 x 68 x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 54
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 506
Other
Battery life - 300 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 to 20 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $5,130 $330