Nikon D4s vs Panasonic GF2

Following is a thorough analysis of the Nikon D4s versus Panasonic GF2, former is a Pro DSLR while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the D4s (16MP) and GF2 (12MP) and the D4s (Full frame) and GF2 (Four Thirds) posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The D4s was brought out 3 years after the GF2 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Nikon D4s being a Large SLR camera and the Panasonic GF2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief overview of how the D4s matches up versus the GF2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon D4s & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon D4s Gallery & Panasonic GF2 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D4s offers outer measurements of 160mm x 157mm x 91mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 1350 grams (2.98 lbs) and the Panasonic GF2 has dimensions of 113mm x 68mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the D4s against the GF2.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the D4s and GF2 is 50 and 88 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes just by looking through specifications. The image below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the D4s and GF2.

Plainly, the two cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The D4s due to its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Nikon D4s will result in extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The fresher D4s is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.