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Nikon 1 J1 vs Panasonic GF6

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
56
Overall
46
Nikon 1 J1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 front
Portability
87
Imaging
52
Features
64
Overall
56

Nikon 1 J1 vs Panasonic GF6 Key Specs

Nikon 1 J1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 234g - 106 x 61 x 30mm
  • Launched January 2012
  • Renewed by Nikon 1 J2
Panasonic GF6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 323g - 111 x 65 x 38mm
  • Revealed April 2013
  • Superseded the Panasonic GF5
  • Renewed by Panasonic GF7
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Nikon 1 J1 vs Panasonic GF6 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Nikon 1 J1 vs Panasonic GF6, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the 1 J1 (10MP) and GF6 (16MP) and the 1 J1 (1") and GF6 (Four Thirds) enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The 1 J1 was manufactured 14 months earlier than the GF6 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the 1 J1 grades versus the GF6 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J1 over the Panasonic GF6

 1 J1 GF6 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF6 over the Nikon 1 J1

 GF6 1 J1 
RevealedApril 2013January 2012More recent by 14 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k460kClearer display (+580k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon 1 J1 and Panasonic GF6

 1 J1 GF6 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Nikon 1 J1 vs Panasonic GF6 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon 1 J1 features outer dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs) while the Panasonic GF6 has sizing of 111mm x 65mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 323 grams (0.71 lbs).

Compare the Nikon 1 J1 vs Panasonic GF6 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the 1 J1 and the GF6.

Nikon 1 J1 vs Panasonic GF6 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the 1 J1 and GF6 is 91 and 87 respectively.

Nikon 1 J1 vs Panasonic GF6 top view buttons comparison

Nikon 1 J1 vs Panasonic GF6 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements just by seeing specs. The graphic underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the 1 J1 and GF6.

All in all, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The 1 J1 featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF trickier and the Panasonic GF6 will provide more detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos far more aggressively. The older 1 J1 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon 1 J1 vs Panasonic GF6 sensor size comparison

Nikon 1 J1 vs Panasonic GF6 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon 1 J1 vs Panasonic GF6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon 1 J1
Portrait photography with Panasonic GF6
48
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
64
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
offers face detection focusing
supports RAW files
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Nikon 1 J1 Street photography information
Panasonic GF6 Street photography information
69
nice sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
lighter than others (234g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
77
has a tilting screen
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
comes with touch focus
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon 1 J1 Sports photography info
Panasonic GF6 Sports photography info
48
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
nice sensor size (1")
provides tracking focus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
low battery (230 shots)
51
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
offers tracking autofocus
low fps (4.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon 1 J1 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic GF6 as a Travel photography camera
60
lighter than others (234 grams)
built-in flash
low battery (230 per charge)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
69
comes with touch focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon 1 J1 Landscape photography information
Panasonic GF6 Landscape photography information
56
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
nice sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
low battery (230 CIPA)
67
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon 1 J1 Vlogging factors
Panasonic GF6 Vlogging factors
30
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (234g)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
does not have mic socket
32
built-in touchscreen
offers face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
no external mic socket
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Nikon 1 J1 vs Panasonic GF6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon 1 J1 and Panasonic GF6
 Nikon 1 J1Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6
General Information
Make Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon 1 J1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2012-01-20 2013-04-08
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 10MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3872 x 2592 4592 x 3448
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Highest enhanced ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 160
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 135 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Nikon 1 Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 13 107
Crop factor 2.7 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT LCD TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated 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
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/60s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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 (60i PsF/30p in NTSC models, 50i PsF/25p on PAL), 1280 x 720p (60i PsF/30p in NTSC models, 50i PsF/25p on PAL), 640 x 480 (30/25fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 234g (0.52 pounds) 323g (0.71 pounds)
Dimensions 106 x 61 x 30mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.2") 111 x 65 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 56 54
DXO Color Depth score 21.5 20.7
DXO Dynamic range score 11.0 10.6
DXO Low light score 372 622
Other
Battery life 230 pictures 340 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL20 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $625 $326