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Nikon D2X vs Panasonic G9

Portability
51
Imaging
50
Features
40
Overall
46
Nikon D2X front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 front
Portability
62
Imaging
61
Features
90
Overall
72

Nikon D2X vs Panasonic G9 Key Specs

Nikon D2X
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Boost to 3200)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1200g - 158 x 150 x 86mm
  • Introduced June 2005
  • Older Model is Nikon D1X
  • Successor is Nikon D2Xs
Panasonic G9
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 658g - 137 x 97 x 92mm
  • Revealed November 2017
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Nikon D2X vs Panasonic G9 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Nikon D2X and Panasonic G9, one being a Pro DSLR and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the D2X (12MP) and G9 (20MP) and the D2X (APS-C) and G9 (Four Thirds) provide different sensor dimensions.

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The D2X was introduced 13 years prior to the G9 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Nikon D2X being a Large SLR camera and the Panasonic G9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the D2X matches up versus the G9 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D2X over the Panasonic G9

 D2X G9 

Reasons to pick Panasonic G9 over the Nikon D2X

 G9 D2X 
RevealedNovember 2017June 2005Fresher by 151 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1040k235kSharper screen (+805k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon D2X and Panasonic G9

 D2X G9 
Manually focus More accurate focus

Nikon D2X vs Panasonic G9 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon D2X features exterior measurements of 158mm x 150mm x 86mm (6.2" x 5.9" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 1200 grams (2.65 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G9 has sizing of 137mm x 97mm x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") with a weight of 658 grams (1.45 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the D2X versus the G9.

Nikon D2X vs Panasonic G9 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D2X and G9 is 51 and 62 respectively.

Nikon D2X vs Panasonic G9 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D2X vs Panasonic G9 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing only by checking specs. The graphic below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the D2X and G9.

All in all, both the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The D2X having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Panasonic G9 will give you greater detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older D2X is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Nikon D2X vs Panasonic G9 sensor size comparison

Nikon D2X vs Panasonic G9 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D2X vs Panasonic G9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D2X as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic G9 as a Portrait photography camera
54
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution low (12MP)
76
manual focus
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
includes face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon D2X Street photography highlights
Panasonic G9 Street photography highlights
50
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
low maximum ISO (800)
75
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
boasts touch focus
environment proofing
above average ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D2X Sports photography info
Panasonic G9 Sports photography info
53
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
environment proof
has phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
70
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
max frames per second high (20.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
low battery life (400 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D2X Travel photography details
Panasonic G9 Travel photography details
43
environment proof
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
70
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
boasts touch focus
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
low battery life (400 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon D2X
Landscape photography with Panasonic G9
50
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
small screen (2.5")
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
low maximum ISO (800)
76
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
two card slots
low battery life (400 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D2X Vlogging details
Panasonic G9 Vlogging details
9
can't shoot video
77
selfie friendly display
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes microphone socket
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Nikon D2X vs Panasonic G9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D2X and Panasonic G9
 Nikon D2XPanasonic Lumix DC-G9
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon D2X Panasonic Lumix DC-G9
Class Pro DSLR Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2005-06-01 2017-11-08
Physical type Large SLR SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 23.7 x 15.7mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 372.1mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 2848 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 800 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW support
Minimum enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 225
Lens
Lens support Nikon F Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 309 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 235k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,680k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x 0.83x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames per sec 20.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution None 3840x2160
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1200g (2.65 pounds) 658g (1.45 pounds)
Physical dimensions 158 x 150 x 86mm (6.2" x 5.9" x 3.4") 137 x 97 x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 59 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.9 not tested
DXO Low light rating 476 not tested
Other
Battery life - 400 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID - DMW-BLF19
Self timer Yes (2 to 20 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported)
Card slots 1 2
Cost at release $5,000 $1,500