Nikon 1 J2 vs Panasonic GF3

Lets look closer at the Nikon 1 J2 versus Panasonic GF3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the 1 J2 (10MP) and the GF3 (12MP) is fairly comparable but the 1 J2 (1") and GF3 (Four Thirds) enjoy different sensor size.

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The 1 J2 was manufactured 13 months after the GF3 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the 1 J2 scores versus the GF3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon 1 J2 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon 1 J2 Gallery & Panasonic GF3 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon 1 J2 has got outside measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs) and the Panasonic GF3 has dimensions of 108mm x 67mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 264 grams (0.58 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the 1 J2 vs the GF3.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 1 J2 and GF3 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by checking out a spec sheet. The picture here might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the 1 J2 and GF3.

As you can see, each of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The 1 J2 due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Panasonic GF3 will produce extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The more recent 1 J2 should have a benefit in sensor tech.