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Nikon 1 AW1 vs Panasonic GX85

Portability
86
Imaging
45
Features
62
Overall
51
Nikon 1 AW1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 front
Portability
83
Imaging
55
Features
76
Overall
63

Nikon 1 AW1 vs Panasonic GX85 Key Specs

Nikon 1 AW1
(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
Panasonic GX85
(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
Photography Glossary

Nikon 1 AW1 vs Panasonic GX85 Overview

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.

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The 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 
IntroducedApril 2016September 2013Fresher by 30 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k921kCrisper 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 dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon 1 AW1 vs Panasonic GX85 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the 1 AW1 and GX85 is 86 and 83 respectively.

Nikon 1 AW1 vs Panasonic GX85 top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon 1 AW1 vs Panasonic GX85 sensor size comparison

Nikon 1 AW1 vs Panasonic GX85 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon 1 AW1 vs Panasonic GX85 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon 1 AW1 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic GX85 Portrait photography advice
60
focusing manually
good megapixels (14MP)
good sensor size (1")
features face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
can't use external flash
73
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon 1 AW1 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic GX85 as a Street photography camera
68
good sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
environment proof
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
83
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
offers touch to focus
great ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon 1 AW1 Sports photography information
Panasonic GX85 Sports photography information
60
max frames per second high (60.0 frames/s)
good megapixels (14MP)
good sensor size (1")
features tracking autofocus
environment proof
sensor has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery (220 per charge)
63
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking autofocus
not so great battery (290 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon 1 AW1 Travel photography information
Panasonic GX85 Travel photography information
63
environment proof
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse function
terrible battery (220 shots)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
68
offers touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
not so great battery (290 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon 1 AW1 Landscape photography info
Panasonic GX85 Landscape photography info
61
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
environment proof
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery (220 per charge)
does not have Timelapse function
75
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
no anti aliasing filter
great ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
not so great battery (290 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon 1 AW1 Vlogging factors
Panasonic GX85 Vlogging factors
29
features face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
does not have external microphone jack
35
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone support
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Nikon 1 AW1 vs Panasonic GX85 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon 1 AW1 and Panasonic GX85
 Nikon 1 AW1Panasonic 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