Nikon D1X vs Panasonic GH1

Its time to examine more in depth at the Nikon D1X and Panasonic GH1, one is a Pro DSLR and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the D1X (5MP) and GH1 (12MP) and the D1X (APS-C) and GH1 (Four Thirds) enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The D1X was released 9 years earlier than the GH1 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Nikon D1X being a Large SLR camera and the Panasonic GH1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief overview of how the D1X scores vs the GH1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon D1X and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1. The complete galleries are available at Nikon D1X Gallery and Panasonic GH1 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon D1X enjoys external dimensions of 157mm x 153mm x 85mm (6.2" x 6.0" x 3.3") having a weight of 1200 grams (2.65 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GH1 has proportions of 124mm x 90mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 1.8") along with a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs).

Compare the Nikon D1X and Panasonic GH1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the D1X compared to the GH1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D1X and GH1 is 51 and 81 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes just by seeing technical specs. The image below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the D1X and GH1.

As you can tell, both of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The D1X because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic GH1 will show greater detail as a result of its extra 7MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged D1X will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.