Nikon 1 J2 vs Panasonic FX700

On this page, we will be evaluating the Nikon 1 J2 versus Panasonic FX700, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the 1 J2 (10MP) and FX700 (14MP) and the 1 J2 (1") and FX700 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The 1 J2 was unveiled 2 years later than the FX700 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Nikon 1 J2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FX700 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple view of how the 1 J2 grades against the FX700 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon 1 J2 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700. The full galleries are provided at Nikon 1 J2 Gallery and Panasonic FX700 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon 1 J2 enjoys outer dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs) while the Panasonic FX700 has proportions of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).

Check the Nikon 1 J2 versus Panasonic FX700 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the 1 J2 and the FX700.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 1 J2 and FX700 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing just by going through technical specs. The visual here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the 1 J2 and FX700.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The 1 J2 with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Panasonic FX700 will show extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The newer 1 J2 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.