Nikon 1 J2 vs Panasonic GX850

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Nikon 1 J2 and Panasonic GX850, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the 1 J2 (10MP) and GX850 (16MP) and the 1 J2 (1") and GX850 (Four Thirds) feature different sensor measurements.

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The 1 J2 was unveiled 5 years earlier than the GX850 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a simple overview of how the 1 J2 scores against the GX850 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon 1 J2 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon 1 J2 Gallery & Panasonic GX850 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon 1 J2 enjoys physical dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs) while the Panasonic GX850 has sizing of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon 1 J2 and Panasonic GX850 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the 1 J2 and the GX850.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the 1 J2 and GX850 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements simply by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1 J2 and GX850.

As you can see, both of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The 1 J2 with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Panasonic GX850 will result in extra detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older 1 J2 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.