Nikon 1 J1 vs Panasonic GF5
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Nikon 1 J1 vs Panasonic GF5 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
- Released January 2012
- Replacement is Nikon 1 J2
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 160 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 267g - 108 x 67 x 37mm
- Released April 2012
- Succeeded the Panasonic GF3
- New Model is Panasonic GF6
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Let's take a closer look at the Nikon 1 J1 versus Panasonic GF5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the 1 J1 (10MP) and the GF5 (12MP) is fairly comparable but the 1 J1 (1") and GF5 (Four Thirds) provide different sensor measurements.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 1 J1 was unveiled 2 months prior to the GF5 which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the 1 J1 grades versus the GF5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J1 over the Panasonic GF5
| 1 J1 | GF5 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF5 over the Nikon 1 J1
| GF5 | 1 J1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 460k | Crisper display (+460k dot) |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Nikon 1 J1 and Panasonic GF5
| 1 J1 | GF5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2012 |  | April 2012 | Same age |
| Manual focus |  | More exact focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display measurements |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen |
Nikon 1 J1 vs Panasonic GF5 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon 1 J1 has exterior 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 GF5 has proportions of 108mm x 67mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 267 grams (0.59 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the 1 J1 vs the GF5.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 1 J1 and GF5 is 91 and 89 respectively.
Nikon 1 J1 vs Panasonic GF5 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes purely by checking out specs. The pic below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the 1 J1 and GF5.
All in all, both of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The 1 J1 using its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh harder and the Panasonic GF5 will provide greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively.
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Nikon 1 J1 vs Panasonic GF5 Specifications
| Nikon 1 J1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Nikon | Panasonic |
| Model | Nikon 1 J1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 |
| Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Released | 2012-01-20 | 2012-04-05 |
| Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | Venus Engine FHD |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1" | Four Thirds |
| Sensor dimensions | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
| Sensor area | 116.2mm² | 224.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 3872 x 2592 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 160 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 135 | 23 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Nikon 1 | Micro Four Thirds |
| Number of lenses | 13 | 107 |
| Focal length multiplier | 2.7 | 2.1 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 460k dots | 920k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Display technology | TFT LCD | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 60 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Maximum quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
| Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames/s | 4.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.00 m | 6.30 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash synchronize | 1/60 secs | 1/160 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 234 grams (0.52 lbs) | 267 grams (0.59 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 106 x 61 x 30mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 108 x 67 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | 56 | 50 |
| DXO Color Depth score | 21.5 | 20.5 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 11.0 | 10.0 |
| DXO Low light score | 372 | 573 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 230 shots | 360 shots |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | EN-EL20 | - |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail price | $625 | $600 |
