Nikon 1 AW1 vs Panasonic GX85
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Nikon 1 AW1 vs Panasonic GX85 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 160 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon 1 Mount
- 356g - 114 x 72 x 37mm
- Announced September 2013
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 426g - 122 x 71 x 44mm
- Introduced April 2016
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II
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On this page, we will be looking at the Nikon 1 AW1 vs Panasonic GX85, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the 1 AW1 (14MP) and the GX85 (16MP) is pretty similar but the 1 AW1 (1") and GX85 (Four Thirds) posses different sensor measurements.
Photography GlossaryThe 1 AW1 was introduced 3 years earlier than the GX85 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the 1 AW1 scores against the GX85 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Nikon 1 AW1 over the Panasonic GX85
| 1 AW1 | GX85 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Panasonic GX85 over the Nikon 1 AW1
| GX85 | 1 AW1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | April 2016 |  | September 2013 | Fresher by 30 months |
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen resolution | 1040k |  | 921k | Crisper screen (+119k dot) |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Nikon 1 AW1 and Panasonic GX85
| 1 AW1 | GX85 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial accurate focus | ||
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen measurements |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen |
Nikon 1 AW1 vs Panasonic GX85 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera often, you will have to 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") having a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Panasonic GX85 has dimensions of 122mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7") with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).
Look at the Nikon 1 AW1 vs Panasonic GX85 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the 1 AW1 and the GX85.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the 1 AW1 and GX85 is 86 and 83 respectively.
Nikon 1 AW1 vs Panasonic GX85 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing just by reviewing specifications. The graphic here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the 1 AW1 and GX85.
Plainly, each of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 1 AW1 with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Panasonic GX85 will deliver extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots more aggressively. The older 1 AW1 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
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Nikon 1 AW1 vs Panasonic GX85 Specifications
| Nikon 1 AW1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Nikon | Panasonic |
| Model type | Nikon 1 AW1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 |
| Otherwise known as | - | Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II |
| Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
| Announced | 2013-09-19 | 2016-04-05 |
| Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | EXPEED 3A | Venus Engine |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1" | Four Thirds |
| Sensor measurements | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
| Sensor surface area | 116.2mm² | 224.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3072 | 4592 x 3448 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 160 | 200 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Minimum boosted ISO | - | 100 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | 135 | 49 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Nikon 1 | Micro Four Thirds |
| Amount of lenses | 13 | 107 |
| Focal length multiplier | 2.7 | 2.1 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 921 thousand dots | 1,040 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen tech | TFT LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,764 thousand dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 60 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Maximum silent shutter speed | - | 1/16000 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 60.0 frames/s | 8.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.00 m (at ISO 100) | 6.00 m (at ISO 200) |
| Flash options | Fill flash, fill w/slow sync, rear curtain sync, rear w/slow sync, redeye reduction, redeye w/slow sync, off | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash synchronize | 1/60 secs | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 640 x 240 (400 fps), 320 x 120 (1200 fps) | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Optional | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | BuiltIn | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 356 grams (0.78 pounds) | 426 grams (0.94 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 114 x 72 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.5") | 122 x 71 x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | 51 | 71 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 20.2 | 22.9 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.9 | 12.6 |
| DXO Low light rating | 428 | 662 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 220 shots | 290 shots |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | EN-EL20 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) | Yes |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch pricing | $0 | $800 |