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Nikon 1 J2 vs Panasonic GX8

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
60
Overall
48
Nikon 1 J2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 front
Portability
74
Imaging
59
Features
84
Overall
69

Nikon 1 J2 vs Panasonic GX8 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
  • Succeeded the Nikon 1 J1
  • Later Model is Nikon 1 J3
Panasonic GX8
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 487g - 133 x 78 x 63mm
  • Launched July 2015
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic GX7
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Nikon 1 J2 vs Panasonic GX8 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Nikon 1 J2 versus Panasonic GX8, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the 1 J2 (10MP) and GX8 (20MP) and the 1 J2 (1") and GX8 (Four Thirds) have different sensor dimensions.

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The 1 J2 was announced 3 years before the GX8 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the 1 J2 scores vs the GX8 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J2 over the Panasonic GX8

 1 J2 GX8 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX8 over the Nikon 1 J2

 GX8 1 J2 
LaunchedJuly 2015August 2012More recent by 35 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k921kSharper screen (+119k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon 1 J2 and Panasonic GX8

 1 J2 GX8 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing

Nikon 1 J2 vs Panasonic GX8 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon 1 J2 has outer measurements 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 GX8 has dimensions of 133mm x 78mm x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5") along with a weight of 487 grams (1.07 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon 1 J2 versus Panasonic GX8 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the 1 J2 versus the GX8.

Nikon 1 J2 vs Panasonic GX8 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 1 J2 and GX8 is 91 and 74 respectively.

Nikon 1 J2 vs Panasonic GX8 top view buttons comparison

Nikon 1 J2 vs Panasonic GX8 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements just by reading through specifications. The visual below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the 1 J2 and GX8.

To sum up, both cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The 1 J2 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Panasonic GX8 will give you greater detail with its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older 1 J2 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon 1 J2 vs Panasonic GX8 sensor size comparison

Nikon 1 J2 vs Panasonic GX8 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon 1 J2 vs Panasonic GX8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon 1 J2
Portrait photography with Panasonic GX8
48
has manual focus
sensor size is good (1")
saves RAW files
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
75
has manual focus
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
provides face detect focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon 1 J2 Street photography information
Panasonic GX8 Street photography information
69
sensor size is good (1")
saves RAW files
lighter than average in class (238 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
80
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
supports touch focus
environment proof
good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon 1 J2 Sports photography features
Panasonic GX8 Sports photography features
49
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
sensor size is good (1")
comes with tracking focus
has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
low battery (230 per charge)
68
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
environment proof
bad battery power (330 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon 1 J2 Travel photography information
Panasonic GX8 Travel photography information
60
lighter than average in class (238g)
built-in flash
low battery (230 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
73
environment proof
supports touch focus
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
bad battery power (330 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon 1 J2 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic GX8 as a Landscape photography camera
56
has manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
sensor size is good (1")
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
low battery (230 shots)
76
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
environment proof
bad battery power (330 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon 1 J2
Vlogging with Panasonic GX8
30
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (238 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
lack of microphone port
81
selfie friendly display
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with mic jack
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Nikon 1 J2 vs Panasonic GX8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon 1 J2 and Panasonic GX8
 Nikon 1 J2Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8
General Information
Brand Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon 1 J2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2012-08-09 2015-07-16
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed 3 Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3872 x 2592 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 6400 25600
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW data
Min boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 135 49
Lens
Lens mount Nikon 1 Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 13 107
Focal length multiplier 2.7 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 921k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.77x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Highest silent shutter speed 1/16000s 1/16000s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/60s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 238g (0.52 lb) 487g (1.07 lb)
Physical dimensions 106 x 61 x 30mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.2") 133 x 78 x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 54 75
DXO Color Depth score 21.3 23.5
DXO Dynamic range score 10.8 12.6
DXO Low light score 363 806
Other
Battery life 230 images 330 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL20 -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $550 $898