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Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic G1

Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
80
Overall
74
Nikon Z fc front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 front
Portability
82
Imaging
47
Features
50
Overall
48

Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic G1 Key Specs

Nikon Z fc
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 445g - 135 x 94 x 44mm
  • Revealed June 2021
Panasonic G1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 360g - 124 x 84 x 45mm
  • Announced January 2009
  • Renewed by Panasonic G2
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Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic G1 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Nikon Z fc and Panasonic G1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the Z fc (21MP) and G1 (12MP) and the Z fc (APS-C) and G1 (Four Thirds) boast different sensor sizes.

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The Z fc was unveiled 12 years later than the G1 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summation of how the Z fc grades vs the G1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z fc over the Panasonic G1

 Z fc G1 
AnnouncedJune 2021January 2009Fresher by 152 months
Screen resolution1040k460kCrisper screen (+580k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic G1 over the Nikon Z fc

 G1 Z fc 

Common features in the Nikon Z fc and Panasonic G1

 Z fc G1 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly

Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic G1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon Z fc enjoys physical measurements of 135mm x 94mm x 44mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 1.7") along with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G1 has specifications 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 Z fc and 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 change based on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the Z fc compared to the G1.

Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic G1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z fc and G1 is 79 and 82 respectively.

Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic G1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic G1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing merely by going through technical specs. The photograph underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Z fc and G1.

As you can tell, both of those cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Z fc having a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Nikon Z fc will produce more detail having an extra 9MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots more aggressively. The more recent Z fc provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic G1 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic G1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic G1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z fc Portrait photography information
Panasonic G1 Portrait photography information
82
manual focus
decent megapixels (21MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
exports RAW formats
58
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z fc Street photography factors
Panasonic G1 Street photography factors
74
fully articulated screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
boasts focus by touch
very good high ISO (51,200)
no image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (445 grams)
72
fully articulated screen
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z fc Sports photography highlights
Panasonic G1 Sports photography highlights
68
decent megapixels (21 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
low battery power (300 per charge)
33
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
slow fps (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z fc Travel photography info
Panasonic G1 Travel photography info
72
supports bluetooth
boasts focus by touch
decent megapixels (21 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
low battery power (300 per charge)
heavier than competition in class (445 grams)
62
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
no Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon Z fc
Landscape photography with Panasonic G1
75
manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
decent megapixels (21 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
very good high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
low battery power (300 per charge)
58
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3")
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z fc as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic G1 as a Vlogging camera
74
selfie friendly screen
touch screen
comes with face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes external mic port
no image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (445g)
18
can't record video
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Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic G1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z fc and Panasonic G1
 Nikon Z fcPanasonic Lumix DMC-G1
General Information
Company Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Z fc Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2021-06-28 2009-01-19
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 21MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5568 x 3712 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 51200 1600
Highest boosted ISO 204800 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 209 -
Lens
Lens mount Nikon Z Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 21 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,040k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 11.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 10.50 m
Flash settings Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM -
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 445g (0.98 lb) 360g (0.79 lb)
Physical dimensions 135 x 94 x 44mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 1.7") 124 x 84 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 53
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.3
DXO Low light score not tested 463
Other
Battery life 300 shots 330 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL25 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $949 $0