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Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic GH1

Portability
79
Imaging
69
Features
80
Overall
73
Nikon Z fc front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 front
Portability
81
Imaging
49
Features
57
Overall
52

Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic GH1 Key Specs

Nikon Z fc
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 445g - 135 x 94 x 44mm
  • Announced June 2021
Panasonic GH1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 385g - 124 x 90 x 45mm
  • Released July 2009
  • Replacement is Panasonic GH2
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Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic GH1 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic GH1, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the Z fc (21MP) and GH1 (12MP) and the Z fc (APS-C) and GH1 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Z fc was announced 12 years after the GH1 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the Z fc matches up vs the GH1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z fc over the Panasonic GH1

 Z fc GH1 
ReleasedJune 2021July 2009More modern by 146 months
Display resolution1040k460kSharper display (+580k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH1 over the Nikon Z fc

 GH1 Z fc 

Common features in the Nikon Z fc and Panasonic GH1

 Z fc GH1 
Focus manually More precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly

Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic GH1 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z fc offers exterior 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 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).

Check out the Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic GH1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the Z fc versus the GH1.

Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic GH1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z fc and GH1 is 79 and 81 respectively.

Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic GH1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic GH1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes simply by checking a spec sheet. The pic below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z fc and GH1.

Clearly, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Z fc with its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Nikon Z fc will give you more detail with its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The newer Z fc will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic GH1 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic GH1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic GH1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z fc as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic GH1 as a Portrait photography camera
81
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (21 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
59
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z fc Street photography factors
Panasonic GH1 Street photography factors
74
screen articulates fully
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
comes with touch to focus
good ISO range (51,200)
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than average in class (445 grams)
72
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z fc Sports photography advice
Panasonic GH1 Sports photography advice
67
megapixel count decent (21MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
comes with phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery pack (300 CIPA)
32
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
terrible battery power (320 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z fc Travel photography details
Panasonic GH1 Travel photography details
72
supports bluetooth
comes with touch to focus
megapixel count decent (21 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
terrible battery pack (300 per charge)
more heavy than average in class (445g)
58
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
no Timelapse recording
terrible battery power (320 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon Z fc
Landscape photography with Panasonic GH1
75
you can focus manually
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
megapixel count decent (21MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
good ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery pack (300 CIPA)
55
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
terrible battery power (320 per charge)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z fc Vlogging features
Panasonic GH1 Vlogging features
73
selfie friendly screen
screen is touchscreen
offers face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have microphone jack
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than average in class (445g)
72
selfie friendly display
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external microphone support
lack of image stabilization
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Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic GH1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z fc and Panasonic GH1
 Nikon Z fcPanasonic Lumix DMC-GH1
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Z fc Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2021-06-28 2009-07-10
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine HD
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 18.89 x 14.48mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 273.5mm²
Sensor resolution 21 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5568 x 3712 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 51200 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 204800 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 209 -
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon Z Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 21 107
Crop factor 1.5 1.9
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 11.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 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
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 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)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 445 gr (0.98 lbs) 385 gr (0.85 lbs)
Dimensions 135 x 94 x 44mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 1.7") 124 x 90 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 64
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 772
Other
Battery life 300 photographs 320 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL25 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $949 $949