Nikon 1 J1 vs Panasonic G1
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Nikon 1 J1 vs Panasonic G1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon 1 Mount
- 234g - 106 x 61 x 30mm
- Introduced January 2012
- Successor is Nikon 1 J2
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
- No Video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 360g - 124 x 84 x 45mm
- Launched January 2009
- Replacement is Panasonic G2

Nikon 1 J1 vs Panasonic G1 Overview
Here, we are comparing the Nikon 1 J1 vs Panasonic G1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the 1 J1 (10MP) and the G1 (12MP) is fairly close but the 1 J1 (1") and G1 (Four Thirds) boast totally different sensor measurements.

The 1 J1 was released 3 years later than the G1 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Nikon 1 J1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic G1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the 1 J1 grades against the G1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Nikon 1 J1 vs Panasonic G1 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon 1 J1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon 1 J1 Gallery & Panasonic G1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J1 over the Panasonic G1
1 J1 | G1 | |||
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Launched | January 2012 | ![]() | January 2009 | Fresher by 37 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic G1 over the Nikon 1 J1
G1 | 1 J1 | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Common features in the Nikon 1 J1 and Panasonic G1
1 J1 | G1 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display measurements |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | Equal display resolution |
Touch display | ![]() | Absent Touch display |
Nikon 1 J1 vs Panasonic G1 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon 1 J1 has got outside measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs) and the Panasonic G1 has sizing of 124mm x 84mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") and a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs).
Check the Nikon 1 J1 vs Panasonic G1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the 1 J1 and the G1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 1 J1 and G1 is 91 and 82 respectively.

Nikon 1 J1 vs Panasonic G1 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing only by looking through specifications. The visual underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the 1 J1 and G1.
Plainly, the two cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 1 J1 due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Panasonic G1 will provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more recent 1 J1 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

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Nikon 1 J1 vs Panasonic G1 Specifications
Nikon 1 J1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model type | Nikon 1 J1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2012-01-20 | 2009-01-19 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
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 | 10MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3872 x 2592 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 135 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Nikon 1 | Micro Four Thirds |
Available lenses | 13 | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.7 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 460k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 60 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Maximum quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m | 10.50 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/60 seconds | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 1072 x 720 (60 fps) 640 x 240 (400), 320 x 120 (1200) | - |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 234 grams (0.52 lbs) | 360 grams (0.79 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 106 x 61 x 30mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 124 x 84 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 56 | 53 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.5 | 21.1 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.0 | 10.3 |
DXO Low light rating | 372 | 463 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 230 images | 330 images |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL20 | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/MMC/SDHC card |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $625 | $0 |