Panasonic MFT vs Nikon 35mm Full Frame DSLR

Comparison of equivalent focal length gear for Micro Four Thirds vs 35mm Full Frame DSLR. The MFT setup is based on the Panasonic Lumix GX1 body and 7-14mm, 20mm, 14-42mm, and 45-200mm lenses. The full frame setup is based on the Nikon D700 and 14-24mm, 50mm, 28-70mm, and 80-400mm lenses.

Total packed weight comparison: Panasonic MFT in black bag - 6.4 lbs. Nikon full frame in orange bag - 21.4 lbs.
Manfrotto carbon fiber tripod (top) for the heavier full-frame DSLR and Tamrak Zipshot (bottom) for the MFT gear.
Body plus "fast" prime comparison. Note - Micro Four Thirds lenses have a 2x multiplier for 35mm equivalent. Here we have the Panasonic 20mm f/1.7 (40mm @ 35mm equivalent) compared to a Nikon 50mm f/1.4.
Side comparison of bodies with fast prime lenses.

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