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Nikon 1 J2 vs Panasonic GF1

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
60
Overall
48
Nikon 1 J2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 front
Portability
85
Imaging
47
Features
47
Overall
47

Nikon 1 J2 vs Panasonic GF1 Key Specs

Nikon 1 J2
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 238g - 106 x 61 x 30mm
  • Announced August 2012
  • Previous Model is Nikon 1 J1
  • New Model is Nikon 1 J3
Panasonic GF1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 385g - 119 x 71 x 36mm
  • Revealed October 2009
  • Updated by Panasonic GF2
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Nikon 1 J2 vs Panasonic GF1 Overview

In this article, we are comparing the Nikon 1 J2 versus Panasonic GF1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the 1 J2 (10MP) and the GF1 (12MP) is fairly comparable but the 1 J2 (1") and GF1 (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor measurements.

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The 1 J2 was released 2 years after the GF1 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the 1 J2 grades against the GF1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J2 over the Panasonic GF1

 1 J2 GF1 
RevealedAugust 2012October 2009More modern by 35 months
Display resolution921k460kSharper display (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF1 over the Nikon 1 J2

 GF1 1 J2 

Common features in the Nikon 1 J2 and Panasonic GF1

 1 J2 GF1 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Nikon 1 J2 vs Panasonic GF1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon 1 J2 features outer dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GF1 has measurements of 119mm x 71mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") along with a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs).

Check out the Nikon 1 J2 versus Panasonic GF1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the 1 J2 and the GF1.

Nikon 1 J2 vs Panasonic GF1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 1 J2 and GF1 is 91 and 85 respectively.

Nikon 1 J2 vs Panasonic GF1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon 1 J2 vs Panasonic GF1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes purely by checking out specifications. The picture underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1 J2 and GF1.

Plainly, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The 1 J2 due to its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh tougher and the Panasonic GF1 will produce greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The newer 1 J2 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon 1 J2 vs Panasonic GF1 sensor size comparison

Nikon 1 J2 vs Panasonic GF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon 1 J2 vs Panasonic GF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon 1 J2 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic GF1 Portrait photography advice
48
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (1")
saves RAW formats
no external flash support
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
60
manual focus
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detect focusing
saves RAW files
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon 1 J2
Street photography with Panasonic GF1
69
sensor size is decent (1")
saves RAW formats
lighter than average (238 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
64
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon 1 J2 Sports photography information
Panasonic GF1 Sports photography information
49
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
sensor size is decent (1")
comes with tracking autofocus
supports phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
low battery (230 CIPA)
44
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
good battery (380 CIPA)
low fps (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon 1 J2
Travel photography with Panasonic GF1
60
lighter than average (238 grams)
has built in flash
low battery (230 shots)
resolution not great (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
59
good battery (380 per charge)
has built in flash
no Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon 1 J2 Landscape photography features
Panasonic GF1 Landscape photography features
56
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
screen is a good size (3")
sensor size is decent (1")
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
low battery (230 CIPA)
60
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
good battery (380 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon 1 J2 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic GF1 as a Vlogging camera
30
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (238g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
lack of external mic jack
25
provides face detect focusing
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone socket
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Nikon 1 J2 vs Panasonic GF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon 1 J2 and Panasonic GF1
 Nikon 1 J2Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1
General Information
Make Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon 1 J2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2012-08-09 2009-10-14
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed 3 Venus Engine HD
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3872 x 2592 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 135 23
Lens
Lens mount Nikon 1 Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 13 107
Crop factor 2.7 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 921k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT LCD TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m 6.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/60 seconds 1/160 seconds
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD Lite
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 238 gr (0.52 lb) 385 gr (0.85 lb)
Dimensions 106 x 61 x 30mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.2") 119 x 71 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 54 54
DXO Color Depth score 21.3 21.2
DXO Dynamic range score 10.8 10.3
DXO Low light score 363 513
Other
Battery life 230 photographs 380 photographs
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
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/MMC
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $550 $400