Nikon 1 J1 vs Panasonic G10

Here is a complete assessment of the Nikon 1 J1 versus Panasonic G10, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the 1 J1 (10MP) and the G10 (12MP) is very comparable but the 1 J1 (1") and G10 (Four Thirds) enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The 1 J1 was brought out 18 months later than the G10 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Nikon 1 J1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic G10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the 1 J1 scores versus the G10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon 1 J1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon 1 J1 Gallery and Panasonic G10 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon 1 J1 has got physical measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G10 has dimensions of 124mm x 90mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 2.9") and a weight of 388 grams (0.86 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the 1 J1 against the G10.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 1 J1 and G10 is 91 and 72 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing only by going through specifications. The visual here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the 1 J1 and G10.

To sum up, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The 1 J1 due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Panasonic G10 will produce greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more modern 1 J1 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.