Nikon 1 AW1 vs Panasonic GX9

On this page, we will be looking at the Nikon 1 AW1 and Panasonic GX9, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the 1 AW1 (14MP) and GX9 (20MP) and the 1 AW1 (1") and GX9 (Four Thirds) offer different sensor size.

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The 1 AW1 was manufactured 5 years earlier than the GX9 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the 1 AW1 grades versus the GX9 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon 1 AW1 & Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9. The entire galleries are available at Nikon 1 AW1 Gallery & Panasonic GX9 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Nikon 1 AW1 features exterior measurements of 114mm x 72mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.5") and a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GX9 has specifications of 124mm x 72mm x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") along with a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the 1 AW1 compared to the GX9.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the 1 AW1 and GX9 is 86 and 82 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes just by checking a spec sheet. The image below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the 1 AW1 and GX9.

As you can see, both cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The 1 AW1 due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Panasonic GX9 will resolve greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged 1 AW1 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.