Nikon 1 J1 vs Panasonic GX850

Let's look more closely at the Nikon 1 J1 vs Panasonic GX850, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the 1 J1 (10MP) and GX850 (16MP) and the 1 J1 (1") and GX850 (Four Thirds) offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The 1 J1 was unveiled 6 years before the GX850 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise view of how the 1 J1 matches up against the GX850 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon 1 J1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850. The full galleries are available at Nikon 1 J1 Gallery & Panasonic GX850 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and size. The Nikon 1 J1 features exterior dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs) while the Panasonic GX850 has specifications of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Compare the Nikon 1 J1 vs Panasonic GX850 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the 1 J1 vs the GX850.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 1 J1 and GX850 is 91 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to see the gap between sensor measurements only by going over technical specs. The photograph underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the 1 J1 and GX850.

As you can tell, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The 1 J1 having a tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Panasonic GX850 will offer greater detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The older 1 J1 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.