Nikon 1 J2 vs Panasonic GX1

The following is a extensive review of the Nikon 1 J2 versus Panasonic GX1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the 1 J2 (10MP) and GX1 (16MP) and the 1 J2 (1") and GX1 (Four Thirds) use different sensor sizes.

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The 1 J2 was manufactured 6 months after the GX1 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the 1 J2 grades against the GX1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon 1 J2 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon 1 J2 Gallery and Panasonic GX1 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon 1 J2 has got exterior dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GX1 has measurements of 116mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") and a weight of 318 grams (0.70 lbs).

Look at the Nikon 1 J2 versus Panasonic GX1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the 1 J2 versus the GX1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 1 J2 and GX1 is 91 and 87 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specs. The pic underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the 1 J2 and GX1.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The 1 J2 due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Panasonic GX1 will result in greater detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively.