Nikon D5300 vs Panasonic GF6

Here is a complete analysis of the Nikon D5300 vs Panasonic GF6, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the D5300 (24MP) and GF6 (16MP) and the D5300 (APS-C) and GF6 (Four Thirds) offer different sensor size.

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The D5300 was brought out 11 months later than the GF6 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon D5300 being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic GF6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the D5300 scores vs the GF6 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon D5300 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon D5300 Gallery and Panasonic GF6 Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon D5300 has external measurements of 125mm x 98mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") and a weight of 480 grams (1.06 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GF6 has proportions of 111mm x 65mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 323 grams (0.71 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the D5300 and the GF6.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the D5300 and GF6 is 68 and 87 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing just by reviewing specifications. The graphic below will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the D5300 and GF6.

To sum up, both of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The D5300 due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Nikon D5300 will deliver extra detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more recent D5300 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.