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Nikon Df vs Panasonic GH1

Portability
59
Imaging
64
Features
62
Overall
63
Nikon Df front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 front
Portability
81
Imaging
50
Features
57
Overall
52

Nikon Df vs Panasonic GH1 Key Specs

Nikon Df
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 204800)
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 760g - 144 x 110 x 67mm
  • Introduced December 2013
Panasonic GH1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 385g - 124 x 90 x 45mm
  • Launched July 2009
  • Later Model is Panasonic GH2
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Nikon Df vs Panasonic GH1 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Nikon Df vs Panasonic GH1, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the Df (16MP) and GH1 (12MP) and the Df (Full frame) and GH1 (Four Thirds) boast different sensor sizes.

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The Df was launched 4 years after the GH1 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Df being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic GH1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the Df grades versus the GH1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Df over the Panasonic GH1

 Df GH1 
LaunchedDecember 2013July 2009More modern by 55 months
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution921k460kClearer display (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH1 over the Nikon Df

 GH1 Df 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Nikon Df and Panasonic GH1

 Df GH1 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Nikon Df vs Panasonic GH1 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon Df offers exterior measurements of 144mm x 110mm x 67mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GH1 has measurements of 124mm x 90mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs).

Compare the Nikon Df vs Panasonic GH1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the Df and the GH1.

Nikon Df vs Panasonic GH1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Df and GH1 is 59 and 81 respectively.

Nikon Df vs Panasonic GH1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Df vs Panasonic GH1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specifications. The picture below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Df and GH1.

Plainly, both of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Df featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Nikon Df will offer extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The younger Df provides an edge in sensor tech.

Nikon Df vs Panasonic GH1 sensor size comparison

Nikon Df vs Panasonic GH1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Df vs Panasonic GH1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Df Portrait photography features
Panasonic GH1 Portrait photography features
78
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
provides face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
60
has manual focus
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Nikon Df as a Street photography camera
Panasonic GH1 as a Street photography camera
60
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW files
environment proof
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
72
fully articulated screen
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Df Sports photography info
Panasonic GH1 Sports photography info
69
MP count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proof
good battery (1,400 shots)
has phase detect autofocus
slow fps (6.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
33
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
low frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
not so great battery pack (320 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Df Travel photography features
Panasonic GH1 Travel photography features
60
good battery (1,400 shots)
environment proof
MP count good (16MP)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly display
58
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery pack (320 shots)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Df as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic GH1 as a Landscape photography camera
71
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
good sized screen (3.2 inches)
MP count good (16MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW files
environment proof
good battery (1,400 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse mode
55
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
not so great battery pack (320 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Df as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic GH1 as a Vlogging camera
9
can't shoot video
72
display is selfie friendly
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external mic socket
no image stabilization
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Nikon Df vs Panasonic GH1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Df and Panasonic GH1
 Nikon DfPanasonic Lumix DMC-GH1
General Information
Brand Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Df Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2013-12-20 2009-07-10
Physical type Mid-size SLR SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed 3 Venus Engine HD
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 36 x 23.9mm 18.89 x 14.48mm
Sensor surface area 860.4mm² 273.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4928 x 3280 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 12800 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 204800 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 39 -
Cross type focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon F Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 309 107
Crop factor 1 1.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 3.2 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 921k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT-LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 10.50 m
Flash settings Auto FP High-speed sync, front-curtain sync, rear-curtain sync, redeye reduction, Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/250 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format - AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 760 gr (1.68 pounds) 385 gr (0.85 pounds)
Physical dimensions 144 x 110 x 67mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.6") 124 x 90 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 89 64
DXO Color Depth rating 24.6 21.6
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.1 11.6
DXO Low light rating 3279 772
Other
Battery life 1400 pictures 320 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL14,EN-EL14a -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10, or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC
Card slots One One
Cost at release $2,747 $949