Nikon D100 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1

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      Specifications

      General Nikon D100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1
      BrandNikonPanasonic
      ModelD100Lumix DMC-GF1
      Successor ModelNikon D200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon D100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1
      Sensor TypeCCDCMOS
      Sensor FormatDX
      Sensor SizeAPS-CMicro Four Thirds
      Sensor Dimensions23.7 x 15.6 mm17.3 x 13 mm
      Total Pixels6.31 Megapixel13 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels6.1 Megapixel12 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range200 - 1,600100 - 3,200
      Photo Nikon D100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1
      ProcessorVenus Engine HD
      Max Image Resolution3008 x 20004000 x 3000
      Other Resolutions2240 x 1488, 1504 x 10004000 x 3000, 4000 x 2672, 4000 x 2248, 2992 x 2992, 2816 x 2112, 2816 x 1880, 2816 x 1584, 2112 x 2112, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1360, 1920 x 1080, 1504 x 1504
      Image Aspect Ratios3:21:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, Normal, BasicFine, Standard
      Bit Depth12-bit
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalanceAuto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Halogen, Flash, White Set 1, White Set 2, Color Temperature
      WB Bracketing3 frames in either blue/amber or magenta/green axis
      Focus Nikon D100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Number of Focus Points23
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Focusing ScreenType B BriteView Clear Matte Mark II with AF Area Brackets (grid lines can be displayed)
      Optics Nikon D100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1
      Lens MountNikon FMicro Four Thirds
      Crop Factor1.5x2x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Reflex MirrorInstant-return type
      Screen Nikon D100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size1.8"3.0"
      Screen Resolution118k dot460k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Nikon D100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)Electronic (Optional)
      Viewfinder Coverage95%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.80x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.53x
      Shutter Nikon D100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1
      Shutter TypeElectronic assist
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec60 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting3.0 fps3.0 fps
      Mirror Lock Up
      Flash Nikon D100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Front curtain
      Rear curtain
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync      		Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync
      Flash Range11.00 m at ISO 1006.00 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/180 sec1/160 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +1 EV (1/3, 1/2, 1 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemSB-24: Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash
      SB-27: Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain
      SB-29s: Manual, Rear Curtain
      SB-50DX: D-TTL, Manual, Rear Curtain
      SB-80DX: D-TTL, Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash, Red Eye Reduction
      SB-400: n/a, Not usable. No i-TTL function with these cameras, no custom setting option to control Manual output.
      SB-600: D-TTL, Manual, Red-Eye Reduction, AF Assist for multi area AF, Auto Zoom, Rear Curtain
      SB-800: D-TTL, Auto Aperture (AA), Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash, Red-eye Reduction, AF, Zoom
      SB-900: Non CLS cameras: D-TTL, Non-TTL Auto Flash, Distance Priority Manual Flash, M, RPT, SU-4 type optical trigger
      SB-R1C1/SB-R200 triggered by SU-800: D-TTL, Auto Aperture (AA), Rear Curtain, Slow Sync, AF, Manual
      SB-R1, SB-R200 triggered by camera's built in flash: No built in flash      		Panasonic FL Series
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe
      Exposure Nikon D100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAuto, Program, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, Manual, Scene
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±3 EV (1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±2 EV (3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV increments)
      Exposure LockLuminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button
      DXO Nikon D100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1
      DxO Low Light ISO513
      DxO Color Depth21.2
      DxO Dynamic Range10.3
      DxO Overall Score54
      Video Nikon D100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1
      Internal Recording ModesYes
      Video FormatsAVCHD Lite
      Max Video Resolution1280 x 720
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min
      Terminals Nikon D100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1
      USB SpeedUSB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Type C
      Built-in MicrophoneMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Nikon D100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control via Optional vertical grip or software Optional DMW-RSL1
      Environmental Nikon D100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C)
      Storage TemperatureOperating Temperature: 32-104°F/0-40°C
      Physical Nikon D100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1
      Dimensions144 x 116 x 81 mm (5.67 x 4.57 x 3.19")119 x 71 x 36 mm (4.69 x 2.8 x 1.43")
      Weight (inc. batteries)780 g (1.72 lb / 27.51 oz)385 g (0.85 lb / 13.58 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)9.3 x 6.1 x 4.9"
      Package Weight3.55 lb
      Power and Storage Nikon D100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1
      Battery Life380 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: CompactFlash (Type I/II, compliant with UDMA), MicroDriveSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/MMC
      Other Nikon D100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1
      Self Timer 2, 5, 10 or 20 sec 2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 images
      Orientation Sensor


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