Nikon D1X vs Panasonic GF2
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Nikon D1X vs Panasonic GF2 Key Specs
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- 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
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.
Nikon Coolpix camera search on Google skyrockets by 8,500%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.
Nikon D1X vs Panasonic GF2 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon D1X & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon D1X Gallery & Panasonic GF2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D1X over the Panasonic GF2
D1X | GF2 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic GF2 over the Nikon D1X
GF2 | D1X | |||
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Announced | February 2011 | June 2001 | More modern by 117 months | |
Screen size | 3" | 2" | Bigger screen (+1") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 130k | Clearer screen (+330k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Nikon D1X and Panasonic GF2
D1X | GF2 | |||
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Manual focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | 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).
Compare the Nikon D1X vs Panasonic GF2 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D1X and GF2 is 51 and 88 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon D1X vs Panasonic GF2 Specifications
Nikon D1X | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 | |
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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 |