Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic GF1

Below is a comprehensive comparison of the Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic GF1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the Z fc (21MP) and GF1 (12MP) and the Z fc (APS-C) and GF1 (Four Thirds) come with different sensor size.

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The Z fc was released 11 years later than the GF1 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Nikon Z fc being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GF1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the Z fc scores vs the GF1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Z fc & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon Z fc Gallery & Panasonic GF1 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z fc comes with external dimensions of 135mm x 94mm x 44mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 1.7") having a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GF1 has measurements of 119mm x 71mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") with a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the Z fc and the GF1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Z fc and GF1 is 79 and 85 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements only by reading a spec sheet. The visual here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z fc and GF1.

Clearly, each of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Z fc because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Nikon Z fc will offer greater detail as a result of its extra 9MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The fresher Z fc provides an edge in sensor tech.