Nikon 1 J2 vs Panasonic GF7

On this page, we will be contrasting the Nikon 1 J2 and Panasonic GF7, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the 1 J2 (10MP) and GF7 (16MP) and the 1 J2 (1") and GF7 (Four Thirds) offer different sensor size.

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The 1 J2 was brought out 3 years earlier than the GF7 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the 1 J2 matches up vs the GF7 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon 1 J2 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon 1 J2 Gallery & Panasonic GF7 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon 1 J2 offers outer measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs) and the Panasonic GF7 has dimensions of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon 1 J2 and Panasonic GF7 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the 1 J2 compared to the GF7.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 1 J2 and GF7 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions merely by going through specifications. The picture here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the 1 J2 and GF7.

Plainly, both the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 1 J2 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Panasonic GF7 will produce more detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged 1 J2 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.