Nikon 1 J1 vs Panasonic GM1
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Nikon 1 J1 vs Panasonic GM1 Key Specs
(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
- Later Model is Nikon 1 J2
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 204g - 99 x 55 x 30mm
- Released December 2013
- Newer Model is Panasonic GM5

Nikon 1 J1 vs Panasonic GM1 Overview
Here, we are analyzing the Nikon 1 J1 vs Panasonic GM1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the 1 J1 (10MP) and GM1 (16MP) and the 1 J1 (1") and GM1 (Four Thirds) provide different sensor size.

The 1 J1 was brought out 23 months before the GM1 making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the 1 J1 matches up against the GM1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Nikon 1 J1 vs Panasonic GM1 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon 1 J1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon 1 J1 Gallery and Panasonic GM1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J1 over the Panasonic GM1
1 J1 | GM1 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic GM1 over the Nikon 1 J1
GM1 | 1 J1 | |||
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Released | December 2013 | ![]() | January 2012 | Newer by 23 months |
Display resolution | 1036k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper display (+576k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Nikon 1 J1 and Panasonic GM1
1 J1 | GM1 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen |
Nikon 1 J1 vs Panasonic GM1 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to travel with your camera, you should factor in its weight and size. The Nikon 1 J1 provides outer measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GM1 has specifications of 99mm x 55mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") having a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs).
Look at the Nikon 1 J1 vs Panasonic GM1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the 1 J1 versus the GM1.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the 1 J1 and GM1 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Nikon 1 J1 vs Panasonic GM1 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions merely by checking a spec sheet. The image underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the 1 J1 and GM1.
As you can see, both the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The 1 J1 due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Panasonic GM1 will give you more detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged 1 J1 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon 1 J1 vs Panasonic GM1 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon 1 J1 vs Panasonic GM1 Specifications
Nikon 1 J1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model type | Nikon 1 J1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2012-01-20 | 2013-12-19 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
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 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3872 x 2592 | 4592 x 3448 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 135 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Nikon 1 | Micro Four Thirds |
Total lenses | 13 | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.7 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dots | 1,036 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 | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 60s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/500s |
Highest silent shutter speed | 1/16000s | 1/16000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m | 4.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/60s | 1/50s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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, 50i, 24p), 1280 x 720p (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 234 gr (0.52 lbs) | 204 gr (0.45 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 106 x 61 x 30mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 99 x 55 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 56 | 66 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.5 | 22.3 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.0 | 11.7 |
DXO Low light rating | 372 | 660 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 230 photographs | 230 photographs |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 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 |
Launch pricing | $625 | $750 |