Compact system cameras are supposed to be as good as DSLR when it comes to picture quality. We decided to put this to test by pitting the Panasonic Lumix DSC GX1 against the Nikon D5200. Remember, the latter is a DSLR and has a 24MP sensor compared to the former's 16MP sensor.
Full AutoIn the full auto mode, the image from the GX1 appears a bit darker. That is because it has used a ISO of 500 in comparison to the D5200's ISO800.
Though both were shot at 18mm, the frame of the Nikon is also much bigger. However, the GX1 is by no means a bad picture.
ISO1600Both cameras have higher film speeds, but we decided to test them at ISO 1600. Both shots were taken at 18mm with Shutter Speed 1/60 and Aperture Value 4.5. The GX1 again has a slightly darker image.
The D5200 has a larger frame.
Close upClicking macro, both cameras produced identical results. The shots below were both taken at 18mm and ISO 200 with Shutter Speed 1/100 and Aperture Value 5.0.
We are not tagging the pictures, so you will have to guess which picture is from which camera.
35mmAt 35mm too there not much to differentiate the two except for the Nikon's larger sensor.
The D5200's colours see a bit more natural.
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