Nikon 1 AW1 vs Panasonic GX7

Let's look a little more closely at the Nikon 1 AW1 vs Panasonic GX7, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the 1 AW1 (14MP) and the GX7 (16MP) is very similar but the 1 AW1 (1") and GX7 (Four Thirds) possess different sensor measurements.

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The 1 AW1 was manufactured very close to the GX7 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the 1 AW1 scores versus the GX7 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon 1 AW1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7. The entire galleries are available at Nikon 1 AW1 Gallery & Panasonic GX7 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera often, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon 1 AW1 has got physical dimensions of 114mm x 72mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GX7 has dimensions of 123mm x 71mm x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") having a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).

Compare the Nikon 1 AW1 vs Panasonic GX7 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the 1 AW1 compared to the GX7.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 1 AW1 and GX7 is 86 and 81 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing only by going over specs. The photograph below may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1 AW1 and GX7.

All in all, both the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The 1 AW1 due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic GX7 will offer more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics much more aggressively.