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Nikon D5600 vs Panasonic GF2

The Nikon D5600 and the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 are two digital cameras that were revealed to the public, respectively, in November 2016 and November 2010. The D5600 is a DSLR, while the GF2 is a mirrorless interchangeable lens camera. The cameras are based on an APS-C (D5600) and a Four Thirds (GF2) sensor. The Nikon has a resolution of 24 megapixels, whereas the Panasonic provides 12 MP.

Below is an overview of the main specs of the two cameras as a starting point for the comparison.

Headline Specifications
Nikon D5600
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Panasonic GF2
Nikon D5600   Panasonic GF2
Digital single lens reflex Mirrorless system camera
Nikon F mount lenses Micro Four Thirds lenses
24 MP – APS-C sensor 12 MP – Four Thirds sensor
1080/60p Video 1080/60i Video
ISO 100-25,600 ISO 100-6,400
Optical viewfinder Viewfinder optional
3.2" LCD – 1037k dots 3.0" LCD – 460k dots
Swivel touchscreen Fixed touchscreen
5 shutter flaps per second 2.6 shutter flaps per second
970 shots per battery charge300 shots per battery charge
124 x 97 x 70 mm, 465 g 113 x 68 x 33 mm, 310 g
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Going beyond this snapshot of core features and characteristics, what are the differences between the Nikon D5600 and the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2? Which one should you buy? Read on to find out how these two cameras compare with respect to their body size, their imaging sensors, their shooting features, their input-output connections, and their reception by expert reviewers.

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Body comparison

An illustration of the physical size and weight of the Nikon D5600 and the Panasonic GF2 is provided in the side-by-side display below. The two cameras are presented according to their relative size. Three consecutive views from the front, the top, and the rear side are shown. All width, height and depth measures are rounded to the nearest millimeter.

The D5600 can be obtained in two different colors (black, red), while the GF2 is available in four color-versions (black, silver, red, white).

Size Nikon D5600 vs Panasonic GF2
Compare D5600 versus GF2 top
Comparison D5600 or GF2 rear

If the front view area (width x height) of the cameras is taken as an aggregate measure of their size, the Panasonic GF2 is considerably smaller (36 percent) than the Nikon D5600. Moreover, the GF2 is markedly lighter (33 percent) than the D5600. In this context, it is worth noting that neither the D5600 nor the GF2 are weather-sealed.

The above size and weight comparisons are to some extent incomplete since they do not consider the interchangeable lenses that both of these cameras require. A larger imaging sensor will tend to go along with bigger and heavier lenses, although exceptions exist. You can compare the optics available for the two cameras in the Nikon Lens Catalog (D5600) and the Micro Four Thirds Lens Catalog (GF2). Mirrorless cameras, such as the GF2, have moreover the advantage that they can use many lenses from other systems via adapters, as they have a relatively short flange to focal plane distance.

Concerning battery life, the D5600 gets 970 shots out of its Nikon EN-EL14a battery, while the GF2 can take 300 images on a single charge of its Panasonic DMW-BLD10 power pack.

The table below summarizes the key physical specs of the two cameras alongside a broader set of comparators. If you would like to visualize and compare a different camera combination, you can navigate to the CAM-parator app and make your selection from a broad list of cameras there.

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Body Specifications
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Nikon D5600 124 mm 97 mm 70 mm 465 g 970 i Nov 2016 US$ 699ebay.com
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Panasonic GF2 113 mm 68 mm 33 mm 310 g 300 i Nov 2010 US$ 549ebay.com
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Canon T6i 132 mm 101 mm 78 mm 555 g 440 i Feb 2015 US$ 749ebay.com
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Canon T6s 132 mm 101 mm 78 mm 565 g 440 i Feb 2015 US$ 649ebay.com
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Nikon D500 147 mm 115 mm 81 mm 860 g 1240 i Jan 2016 US$ 1 999ebay.com
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Nikon D3200 125 mm 96 mm 77 mm 505 g 540 i Apr 2012 US$ 599ebay.com
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Nikon D3300 124 mm 98 mm 76 mm 430 g 700 i Jan 2014 US$ 499ebay.com
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Nikon D3400 124 mm 98 mm 76 mm 445 g 1200 i Aug 2016 US$ 499ebay.com
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Nikon D5100 128 mm 97 mm 79 mm 560 g 660 i Apr 2011 US$ 749ebay.com
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Nikon D5200 129 mm 98 mm 78 mm 555 g 500 i Nov 2012 US$ 749ebay.com
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Nikon D5300 125 mm 98 mm 76 mm 480 g 600 i Oct 2013 US$ 799ebay.com
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Nikon D5500 124 mm 97 mm 70 mm 470 g 820 i Jan 2015 US$ 899ebay.com
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Panasonic G2 124 mm 84 mm 74 mm 428 g 360 i Mar 2010 US$ 599ebay.com
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Panasonic G3 115 mm 84 mm 47 mm 336 g 270 i May 2011 US$ 599ebay.com
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Panasonic G10 124 mm 84 mm 74 mm 388 g 380 i Mar 2010 US$ 499ebay.com
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Panasonic GF1 119 mm 71 mm 36 mm 385 g 380 i Sep 2009 US$ 749ebay.com
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Panasonic GF3 108 mm 67 mm 32 mm 264 g 300 i Jun 2011 US$ 549ebay.com
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Any camera decision will naturally be influenced heavily by the price. The listed launch prices provide an indication of the market segment that the manufacturer of the cameras have been targeting. The GF2 was launched at a somewhat lower price (by 21 percent) than the D5600, which makes it more attractive for photographers on a tight budget. Normally, street prices remain initially close to the MSRP, but after a couple of months, the first discounts appear. Later in the product cycle and, in particular, when the replacement model is about to appear, further discounting and stock clearance sales often push the camera price considerably down.

Sensor comparison

The size of the sensor inside a digital camera is one of the key determinants of image quality. A large sensor will tend to have larger individual pixels that provide better low-light sensitivity, wider dynamic range, and richer color-depth than smaller pixel-units in a sensor of the same technological generation. Moreover, a large sensor camera will give the photographer more control over depth-of-field in the image and, thus, the ability to better isolate a subject from the background. On the downside, larger sensors are more costly to manufacture and tend to lead to bigger and heavier cameras and lenses.

Of the two cameras under consideration, the Nikon D5600 features an APS-C sensor and the Panasonic GF2 a Four Thirds sensor. The sensor area in the GF2 is 39 percent smaller. As a result of these sensor size differences, the cameras have a format factor of, respectively, 1.5 and 2.0. The sensor in the D5600 has a native 3:2 aspect ratio, while the one in the GF2 offers a 4:3 aspect.

Nikon D5600 and Panasonic GF2 sensor measures

With 24MP, the D5600 offers a higher resolution than the GF2 (12MP), but the D5600 has smaller individual pixels (pixel pitch of 3.91μm versus 4.33μm for the GF2). However, the D5600 is a much more recent model (by 6 years) than the GF2, and its sensor will have benefitted from technological advances during this time that enhance the light gathering capacity of its pixels. Coming back to sensor resolution, it should be mentioned that the D5600 has no anti-alias filter installed, so that it can capture all the detail its sensor resolves.

The resolution advantage of the Nikon D5600 implies greater flexibility for cropping images or the possibility to print larger pictures. The maximum print size of the D5600 for good quality output (200 dots per inch) amounts to 30 x 20 inches or 76.2 x 50.8 cm, for very good quality (250 dpi) 24 x 16 inches or 61 x 40.6 cm, and for excellent quality (300 dpi) 20 x 13.3 inches or 50.8 x 33.9 cm. The corresponding values for the Panasonic GF2 are 20 x 15 inches or 50.8 x 38.1 cm for good quality, 16 x 12 inches or 40.6 x 30.5 cm for very good quality, and 13.3 x 10 inches or 33.9 x 25.4 cm for excellent quality prints.

The Nikon D5600 has a native sensitivity range from ISO 100 to ISO 25600. The corresponding ISO settings for the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 are ISO 100 to ISO 6400 (no boost).

Technology-wise, both cameras are equipped with CMOS (Complementary Metal–Oxide–Semiconductor) sensors. Both cameras use a Bayer filter for capturing RGB colors on a square grid of photosensors. This arrangement is found in most digital cameras.

D5600 versus GF2 MP

Since 2007, DXO Mark has published sensor performance measurements that have been derived using a consistent methodology. This service is based on lab testing and assigns an overall score to each camera sensor, as well as ratings for dynamic range ("DXO Landscape"), color depth ("DXO Portrait"), and low-light sensitivity ("DXO Sports"). Of the two cameras under review, the D5600 provides substantially higher image quality than the GF2, with an overall score that is 30 points higher. This advantage is based on 2.9 bits higher color depth, 3.7 EV in additional dynamic range, and 1.4 stops in additional low light sensitivity. The table below summarizes the physical sensor characteristics and sensor quality findings and compares them across a set of similar cameras.

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Sports
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Nikon D5600 APS-C 24.0 6000 40001080/60p24.114.0130684
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Panasonic GF2 Four Thirds 12.0 4000 30001080/60i21.210.350654
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Canon T6i APS-C 24.0 6000 40001080/30p22.712.091971
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Canon T6s APS-C 24.0 6000 40001080/30p22.612.091570
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Nikon D500 APS-C 20.7 5568 37124K/30p24.014.0132483
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Nikon D3200 APS-C 24.1 6016 40001080/30p24.113.2113181
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Nikon D3300 APS-C 24.0 6000 40001080/60p24.312.8138582
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Nikon D3400 APS-C 24.0 6000 40001080/60p24.813.9119286
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Nikon D5100 APS-C 16.1 4928 32641080/30p23.513.6118380
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Nikon D5200 APS-C 24.0 6000 40001080/60i24.213.9128484
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Nikon D5300 APS-C 24.0 6000 40001080/60p24.013.9133883
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Nikon D5500 APS-C 24.0 6000 40001080/60p24.114.0143884
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Panasonic G2 Four Thirds 12.0 4000 3000720/30p21.210.349353
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Panasonic G3 Four Thirds 15.8 4592 34481080/60i21.010.666756
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Panasonic G10 Four Thirds 12.0 4000 3000720/30p21.210.141152
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Panasonic GF1 Four Thirds 12.0 4000 3000720/30p21.210.351354
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Panasonic GF3 Four Thirds 12.0 4000 30001080/60i20.610.145950
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Many modern cameras are not only capable of taking still images, but can also record movies. Both cameras under consideration have a sensor with sufficiently fast read-out times for moving pictures, but the D5600 provides a higher frame rate than the GF2. It can shoot video footage at 1080/60p, while the Panasonic is limited to 1080/60i.

Feature comparison

Beyond body and sensor, cameras can and do differ across a range of features. For example, the D5600 has an optical viewfinder, which can be very useful when shooting in bright sunlight. In contrast, the GF2 relies on live view and the rear LCD for framing. That said, the GF2 can be equipped with an optional viewfinder – the DMW-LVF1. The following table reports on some other key feature differences and similarities of the Nikon D5600, the Panasonic GF2, and comparable cameras.

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Nikon D5600optical i3.2 / 1037 swivel i 1/4000s 5.0/s i i
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Panasonic GF2optional i3.0 / 460 fixed i 1/4000s 2.6/s i i
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Canon T6ioptical i3.0 / 1040 swivel i 1/4000s 5.0/s i i
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Canon T6soptical i3.0 / 1040 swivel i 1/4000s 5.0/s i i
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Nikon D500optical i3.2 / 2359 tilting i 1/8000s 10.0/s i i
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Nikon D3200optical i3.0 / 921 fixed i 1/4000s 4.0/s i i
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Nikon D3300optical i3.0 / 921 fixed i 1/4000s 5.0/s i i
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Nikon D3400optical i3.0 / 921 fixed i 1/4000s 5.0/s i i
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Nikon D5100optical i3.0 / 921 swivel i 1/4000s 4.0/s i i
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Nikon D5200optical i3.0 / 921 swivel i 1/4000s 5.0/s i i
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Nikon D5300optical i3.2 / 1037 swivel i 1/4000s 5.0/s i i
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Nikon D5500optical i3.2 / 1037 swivel i 1/4000s 5.0/s i i
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Panasonic G21440 i3.0 / 460 swivel i 1/4000s 2.6/s i i
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Panasonic G31440 i3.0 / 460 swivel i 1/4000s 4.0/s i i
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Panasonic G10202 i3.0 / 460 fixed i 1/4000s 2.6/s i i
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Panasonic GF1optional i3.0 / 460 fixed i 1/4000s 3.0/s i i
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Panasonic GF3i i3.0 / 460 fixed i 1/4000s 3.2/s i i
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The D5600 has an articulated LCD that can be turned to be front-facing. This characteristic will be appreciated by vloggers and photographers who are interested in snapping selfies. In contrast, the GF2 does not have a selfie-screen.

The Nikon D5600 has an intervalometer built-in. This enables the photographer to capture time lapse sequences, such as flower blooming, a sunset or moon rise, without purchasing an external camera trigger and related software.

Concerning the storage of imaging data, both the D5600 and the GF2 write their files to SDXC cards. The D5600 supports UHS-I cards (Ultra High Speed data transfer of up to 104 MB/s), while the GF2 cannot take advantage of Ultra High Speed SD cards.

Connectivity comparison

For some imaging applications, the extent to which a camera can communicate with its environment can be an important aspect in the camera decision process. The table below provides an overview of the connectivity of the Nikon D5600 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 and, in particular, the interfaces the cameras (and selected comparators) provide for accessory control and data transfer.

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Nikon D5600istereo / monoiimini2.0iii
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Panasonic GF2istereo / monoiimini2.0iii
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Canon T6iistereo / monoiimini2.0iii
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Canon T6sistereo / monoiimini2.0iii
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Nikon D500istereo / monoiimini3.0iii
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Nikon D3200imono / monoiimini2.0iii
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Nikon D3300imono / monoiimini2.0iii
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Nikon D3400imono / monoiimini2.0iii
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Nikon D5100imono / monoiimini2.0iii
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Nikon D5200istereo / monoiimini2.0iii
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Nikon D5300istereo / monoiimini2.0iii
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Nikon D5500istereo / monoiimini2.0iii
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Panasonic G2istereo / monoiimini2.0iii
14.
 
Panasonic G3istereo / monoiimini2.0iii
15.
 
Panasonic G10imono / iiimini2.0iii
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Panasonic GF1imono / monoiimini2.0iii
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Panasonic GF3istereo / monoiimini2.0iii
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It is notable that the D5600 has a microphone port, which is missing on the GF2. Such an external microphone input can help to substantially improve the quality of audio recordings when a good external microphone is used.

Both the D5600 and the GF2 have been discontinued, but can regularly be found used on ebay. The GF2 was replaced by the Panasonic GF3, while the D5600 does not have a direct successor. Further information on the features and operation of the D5600 and GF2 can be found, respectively, in the Nikon D5600 Manual (free pdf) or the online Panasonic GF2 Manual.

Review summary

So how do things add up? Which of the two cameras – the Nikon D5600 or the Panasonic GF2 – has the upper hand? Is one clearly better than the other? A synthesis of the relative strong points of each of the models is listed below.

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Arguments in favor of the Nikon D5600:

  • More detail: Offers more megapixels (24 vs 12MP) with a 44% higher linear resolution.
  • Maximized detail: Lacks an anti-alias filter to exploit the sensor's full resolution potential.
  • Better image quality: Scores substantially higher (30 points) in the DXO overall assessment.
  • Richer colors: Generates images with noticeably better colors (2.9 bits more color depth).
  • More dynamic range: Captures a larger spectrum of light and dark details (3.7 EV of extra DR).
  • Better low-light sensitivity: Requires less light for good images (1.4 stops ISO advantage).
  • Better video: Provides higher movie framerates (1080/60p versus 1080/60i).
  • Better sound: Can connect to an external microphone for higher quality sound recording.
  • Easier framing: Has an optical viewfinder for image composition and settings control.
  • Larger screen: Has a bigger rear LCD (3.2" vs 3.0") for image review and settings control.
  • More detailed LCD: Has a higher resolution rear screen (1037k vs 460k dots).
  • More flexible LCD: Has a swivel screen for odd-angle shots in portrait or landscape orientation.
  • More selfie-friendly: Has an articulated screen that can be turned to be front-facing.
  • Faster burst: Shoots at higher frequency (5 vs 2.6 flaps/sec) to capture the decisive moment.
  • Easier time-lapse photography: Has an intervalometer built-in for low frequency shooting.
  • Longer lasting: Can take more shots (970 versus 300) on a single battery charge.
  • Easier file upload: Has wifi built in for automatic backup or image transfer to the web.
  • Easier device pairing: Supports NFC for fast wireless image transfer over short distances.
  • Easier wireless transfer: Supports Bluetooth for image sharing without cables.
  • Faster buffer clearing: Has an SD card interface that supports the UHS-I standard.
  • More modern: Reflects 6 years of technical progress since the GF2 launch.

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Reasons to prefer the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2:

  • Better moiré control: Has an anti-alias filter to avoid artificial patterns to appear in images.
  • More compact: Is smaller (113x68mm vs 124x97mm) and will fit more readily into a bag.
  • Less heavy: Has a lower weight (by 155g or 33 percent) and is thus easier to take along.
  • More legacy lens friendly: Can use many non-native lenses via adapters.
  • More affordable: Was released into a lower priced segment (21 percent cheaper at launch).
  • More heavily discounted: Has been around for much longer (launched in November 2010).

If the count of individual advantages (bullet points above) is taken as a guide, the D5600 is the clear winner of the match-up (21 : 6 points). However, the relevance of individual strengths will vary across photographers, so that you might want to apply your own weighing scheme to the summary points when reflecting and deciding on a new camera. A professional wedding photographer will view the differences between cameras in a way that diverges from the perspective of a travel photog, and a person interested in cityscapes has distinct needs from a macro shooter. Hence, the decision which camera is best and worth buying is often a very personal one.

D5600 21:06 GF2

How about other alternatives? Do the specifications of the Nikon D5600 and the Panasonic GF2 place the cameras among the top in their class? Find out in the latest Best DSLR Camera and Best Mirrorless Interchangeable Lens Camera listings whether the two cameras rank among the cream of the crop.

In any case, while the specs-based evaluation of cameras can be instructive in revealing their potential as photographic tools, it remains partial and cannot reveal, for example, the shooting experience and imaging performance when actually working with the D5600 or the GF2. User reviews that are available, for instance, at amazon can sometimes shed light on these issues, but such feedback is all too often partial, inconsistent, and inaccurate.

Expert reviews

This is where reviews by experts come in. The adjacent summary-table relays the overall verdicts of several of the most popular camera review sites (amateurphotographer [AP], cameralabs [CL], digitalcameraworld [DCW], dpreview [DPR], ephotozine [EPZ], photographyblog [PB]). As can be seen, the professional reviewers agree in many cases on the quality of different cameras, but sometimes their assessments diverge, reinforcing the earlier point that a camera decision is often a very personal choice.

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Nikon D56004/5..4/579/1004.5/54/5 Nov 2016 US$ 699ebay.com
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Panasonic GF23/582/100..70/1004.5/54.5/5 Nov 2010 US$ 549ebay.com
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Canon T6i5/5....75/1004.5/54.5/5 Feb 2015 US$ 749ebay.com
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Canon T6s5/5+..77/1004.5/54.5/5 Feb 2015 US$ 649ebay.com
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Nikon D5005/5+ +4.7/591/1004.5/55/5 Jan 2016 US$ 1 999ebay.com
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Nikon D32005/5+ +..73/1004.5/54.5/5 Apr 2012 US$ 599ebay.com
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Nikon D33003/5+..77/1004.5/54.5/5 Jan 2014 US$ 499ebay.com
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Nikon D34004/5+4/576/1004/54.5/5 Aug 2016 US$ 499ebay.com
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Nikon D51005/5+ +..76/1004.5/54.5/5 Apr 2011 US$ 749ebay.com
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Nikon D52004/5+ +..79/1004.5/54.5/5 Nov 2012 US$ 749ebay.com
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Nikon D53004/5+ +..79/1004.5/54.5/5 Oct 2013 US$ 799ebay.com
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Nikon D55005/5+..79/1004.5/54.5/5 Jan 2015 US$ 899ebay.com
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Panasonic G2......72/1004/54.5/5 Mar 2010 US$ 599ebay.com
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Panasonic G33/5+ +..75/1004.5/55/5 May 2011 US$ 599ebay.com
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Panasonic G103/5....70/1004/54/5 Mar 2010 US$ 499ebay.com
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Panasonic GF1..85/100..69/1004.5/54.5/5 Sep 2009 US$ 749ebay.com
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Panasonic GF33/582/100..71/1004.5/54/5 Jun 2011 US$ 549ebay.com
Note: (+ +) highly recommended; (+) recommended; (o) reviewed; (..) not available.
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The review scores listed above should be treated with care, though. The assessments were made in relation to similar cameras of the same technological generation. Hence, a score should always be seen in the context of the camera's market launch date and its price, and comparing ratings of very distinct cameras or ones that are far apart in terms of their release date have little meaning. Also, kindly note that some of the listed sites have over time developped their review approaches and their reporting style.

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Specifications: Nikon D5600 vs Panasonic GF2

Below is a side-by-side comparison of the specs of the two cameras to facilitate a quick review of their differences and common features.

Camera Specifications
Camera Model Nikon D5600 Panasonic GF2
Camera Type Digital single lens reflex Mirrorless system camera
Camera Lens Nikon F mount lenses Micro Four Thirds lenses
Launch Date November 2016 November 2010
Launch Price USD 699 USD 549
Sensor Specs Nikon D5600 Panasonic GF2
Sensor Technology CMOS CMOS
Sensor Format APS-C Sensor Four Thirds Sensor
Sensor Size 23.5 x 15.6 mm 17.3 x 13.0 mm
Sensor Area 366.6 mm2 224.9 mm2
Sensor Diagonal 28.2 mm 21.6 mm
Crop Factor 1.5x 2.0x
Sensor Resolution 24 Megapixels 12 Megapixels
Image Resolution 6000 x 4000 pixels 4000 x 3000 pixels
Pixel Pitch 3.91 μm 4.33 μm
Pixel Density 6.55 MP/cm2 5.34 MP/cm2
Moiré control no AA filter Anti-Alias filter
Movie Capability 1080/60p Video 1080/60i Video
ISO Setting 100 - 25,600 ISO 100 - 6,400 ISO
Image Processor EXPEED 4 Venus FHD
DXO Sensor Quality (score) 84 54
DXO Color Depth (bits) 24.1 21.2
DXO Dynamic Range (EV) 14.0 10.3
DXO Low Light (ISO) 1306 506
Screen Specs Nikon D5600 Panasonic GF2
Viewfinder Type Optical viewfinder Viewfinder optional
Viewfinder Field of View 95%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.57x
LCD Framing Live View Live View
Rear LCD Size 3.2inch 3.0inch
LCD Resolution 1037k dots 460k dots
LCD Attachment Swivel screen Fixed screen
Touch Input Touchscreen Touchscreen
Shooting Specs Nikon D5600 Panasonic GF2
Focus System Phase-detect AF Contrast-detect AF
Continuous Shooting 5 shutter flaps/s 2.6 shutter flaps/s
Time-Lapse PhotographyIntervalometer built-inno Intervalometer
Fill Flash Built-in Flash Built-in Flash
Storage Medium SDXC cards SDXC cards
Single or Dual Card Slots Single card slot Single card slot
UHS card support UHS-I no
Connectivity Specs Nikon D5600 Panasonic GF2
External Flash Hotshoe Hotshoe
USB Connector USB 2.0 USB 2.0
HDMI Port mini HDMI mini HDMI
Microphone Port External MIC port no MIC socket
Wifi Support Wifi built-in no Wifi
Near-Field Communication NFC built-in no NFC
Bluetooth Support Bluetooth built-in no Bluetooth
Body Specs Nikon D5600 Panasonic GF2
Battery Type Nikon EN-EL14a Panasonic DMW-BLD10
Battery Life (CIPA)970 shots per charge300 shots per charge
Body Dimensions 124 x 97 x 70 mm
(4.9 x 3.8 x 2.8 in)
113 x 68 x 33 mm
(4.4 x 2.7 x 1.3 in)
Camera Weight 465 g (16.4 oz) 310 g (10.9 oz)
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