Nikon 1 J2 vs Panasonic GX8

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.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon 1 J2 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8. The whole galleries are available at Nikon 1 J2 Gallery & Panasonic GX8 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.