Nikon D800 vs Panasonic G100

Its time to look much closer at the Nikon D800 and Panasonic G100, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the D800 (36MP) and G100 (20MP) and the D800 (Full frame) and G100 (Four Thirds) possess different sensor dimensions.

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The D800 was revealed 9 years earlier than the G100 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Nikon D800 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic G100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the D800 scores versus the G100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon D800 & Panasonic Lumix DC-G100. The full galleries are provided at Nikon D800 Gallery & Panasonic G100 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon D800 enjoys external dimensions of 146mm x 123mm x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 900 grams (1.98 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G100 has proportions of 116mm x 83mm x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") with a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon D800 and Panasonic G100 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the D800 against the G100.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the D800 and G100 is 54 and 81 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading through a spec sheet. The image here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the D800 and G100.

As you can see, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The D800 using its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the Nikon D800 will give more detail because of its extra 16MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged D800 is going to be behind in sensor tech.