Nikon 1 J1 vs Panasonic G2

The following is a extensive review of the Nikon 1 J1 versus Panasonic G2, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the 1 J1 (10MP) and the G2 (12MP) is fairly close but the 1 J1 (1") and G2 (Four Thirds) use different sensor size.

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The 1 J1 was announced 19 months after the G2 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon 1 J1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic G2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the 1 J1 matches up vs the G2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon 1 J1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon 1 J1 Gallery & Panasonic G2 Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon 1 J1 provides outside dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs) and the Panasonic G2 has measurements of 124mm x 84mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the 1 J1 and the G2.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the 1 J1 and G2 is 91 and 72 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by researching specifications. The picture below will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the 1 J1 and G2.

Plainly, both of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The 1 J1 having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Panasonic G2 will render extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more recent 1 J1 should have an edge in sensor tech.