Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic GX1
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Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic GX1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 21MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon Z Mount
- 445g - 135 x 94 x 44mm
- Revealed June 2021
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 160 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 318g - 116 x 68 x 39mm
- Released February 2012
- New Model is Panasonic GX7

Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic GX1 Overview
Its time to examine more closely at the Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic GX1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Z fc (21MP) and GX1 (16MP) and the Z fc (APS-C) and GX1 (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor measurements.

The Z fc was manufactured 9 years later than the GX1 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z fc being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GX1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the Z fc matches up versus the GX1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic GX1 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Z fc & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon Z fc Gallery & Panasonic GX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z fc over the Panasonic GX1
Z fc | GX1 | |||
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Released | June 2021 | ![]() | February 2012 | Fresher by 115 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper display (+580k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GX1 over the Nikon Z fc
GX1 | Z fc |
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Common features in the Nikon Z fc and Panasonic GX1
Z fc | GX1 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display measurements |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic GX1 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon Z fc has physical dimensions of 135mm x 94mm x 44mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 1.7") and a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GX1 has sizing of 116mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 318 grams (0.70 lbs).
Take a look at the Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic GX1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the Z fc against the GX1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Z fc and GX1 is 79 and 87 respectively.

Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic GX1 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing purely by checking technical specs. The photograph here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z fc and GX1.
As you can tell, the two cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Z fc because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Nikon Z fc will give greater detail due to its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics far more aggressively. The more recent Z fc is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic GX1 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic GX1 Specifications
Nikon Z fc | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model type | Nikon Z fc | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2021-06-28 | 2012-02-14 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Venus Engine FHD |
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 | 21 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 5568 x 3712 | 4592 x 3448 |
Max native ISO | 51200 | 12800 |
Max boosted ISO | 204800 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 160 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 209 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Nikon Z | Micro Four Thirds |
Number of lenses | 21 | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 1,040 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic (optional) |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.68x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 60 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 11.0fps | 4.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 7.60 m |
Flash modes | 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 | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30fps) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 445 gr (0.98 lbs) | 318 gr (0.70 lbs) |
Dimensions | 135 x 94 x 44mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 1.7") | 116 x 68 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 55 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 20.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 10.6 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 703 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 photographs | 300 photographs |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL25 | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $949 | $228 |