Nikon Df vs Panasonic GX8

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Nikon Df and Panasonic GX8, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the Df (16MP) and the GX8 (20MP) is fairly comparable but the Df (Full frame) and GX8 (Four Thirds) feature different sensor sizing.

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The Df was launched 19 months earlier than the GX8 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon Df being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic GX8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the Df matches up against the GX8 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Df and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon Df Gallery and Panasonic GX8 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Df enjoys physical dimensions of 144mm x 110mm x 67mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs) while the Panasonic GX8 has dimensions of 133mm x 78mm x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5") with a weight of 487 grams (1.07 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the Df and the GX8.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Df and GX8 is 59 and 74 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes purely by going through specifications. The image below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Df and GX8.

To sum up, both cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Df because of its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic GX8 will produce greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Df will be behind in sensor innovation.