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Nikon D750 vs Panasonic G1

Portability
57
Imaging
71
Features
87
Overall
77
Nikon D750 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 front
Portability
82
Imaging
47
Features
50
Overall
48

Nikon D750 vs Panasonic G1 Key Specs

Nikon D750
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 840g - 141 x 113 x 78mm
  • Launched September 2014
  • Superseded the Nikon D700
  • Refreshed by Nikon D780
Panasonic G1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 360g - 124 x 84 x 45mm
  • Released January 2009
  • Successor is Panasonic G2
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Nikon D750 vs Panasonic G1 Overview

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Nikon D750 vs Panasonic G1, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the D750 (24MP) and G1 (12MP) and the D750 (Full frame) and G1 (Four Thirds) use different sensor measurements.

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The D750 was unveiled 5 years later than the G1 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon D750 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic G1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the D750 matches up versus the G1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D750 over the Panasonic G1

 D750 G1 
ReleasedSeptember 2014January 2009More recent by 69 months
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1229k460kSharper display (+769k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic G1 over the Nikon D750

 G1 D750 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Nikon D750 and Panasonic G1

 D750 G1 
Manual focus More exact focus
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Nikon D750 vs Panasonic G1 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon D750 offers physical measurements of 141mm x 113mm x 78mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.1") and a weight of 840 grams (1.85 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G1 has measurements of 124mm x 84mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") having a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs).

Examine the Nikon D750 vs Panasonic G1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the D750 compared to the G1.

Nikon D750 vs Panasonic G1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the D750 and G1 is 57 and 82 respectively.

Nikon D750 vs Panasonic G1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D750 vs Panasonic G1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading through specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the D750 and G1.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The D750 with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Nikon D750 will resolve extra detail having an extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The newer D750 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon D750 vs Panasonic G1 sensor size comparison

Nikon D750 vs Panasonic G1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D750 vs Panasonic G1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon D750
Portrait photography with Panasonic G1
82
has manual focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
has face detection focus
exports RAW formats
58
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
resolution not great (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Nikon D750 Street photography information
Panasonic G1 Street photography information
68
has a tilting screen
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
does not have image stabilization
72
fully articulated screen
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D750 Sports photography information
Panasonic G1 Sports photography information
78
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
environment proofing
better than average battery power (1,230 CIPA)
has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
33
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D750 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic G1 Travel photography highlights
69
better than average battery power (1,230 shots)
environment proofing
good MP (24MP)
built-in flash
display is not selfie friendly
62
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
missing Timelapse recording
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D750 Landscape photography information
Panasonic G1 Landscape photography information
79
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
better than average battery power (1,230 shots)
has double storage slots
does not have image stabilization
58
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3")
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D750 Vlogging info
Panasonic G1 Vlogging info
30
has face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external microphone port
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
18
no video
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Nikon D750 vs Panasonic G1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D750 and Panasonic G1
 Nikon D750Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1
General Information
Company Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon D750 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1
Category Advanced DSLR Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2014-09-12 2009-01-19
Physical type Mid-size SLR SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed 4 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 24mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 861.6mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6016 x 4016 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 12800 1600
Max enhanced ISO 51200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 51 -
Cross type focus points 15 -
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon F Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 309 107
Focal length multiplier 1 2.1
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display size 3.2 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,229k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 6.5fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 10.50 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto FP high-speed sync, auto w/redeye reduction, auto slow sync, auto slow sync w/redeye reduction, fill flash, rear-curtain sync, rear-curtain w/slow sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, slow sync, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/200s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 840 grams (1.85 lb) 360 grams (0.79 lb)
Dimensions 141 x 113 x 78mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.1") 124 x 84 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 93 53
DXO Color Depth rating 24.8 21.1
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.5 10.3
DXO Low light rating 2956 463
Other
Battery life 1230 photographs 330 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL15 -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (dual slots) SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots Two Single
Retail cost $2,000 $0