Nikon 1 J2 vs Panasonic LF1

Below, we will be analyzing the Nikon 1 J2 vs Panasonic LF1, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the 1 J2 (10MP) and the LF1 (12MP) is relatively well matched but the 1 J2 (1") and LF1 (1/1.7") feature different sensor dimensions.

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The 1 J2 was launched 15 months prior to the LF1 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon 1 J2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic LF1 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the 1 J2 grades against the LF1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon 1 J2 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon 1 J2 Gallery & Panasonic LF1 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon 1 J2 has exterior dimensions 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 LF1 has measurements of 103mm x 62mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the 1 J2 and the LF1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 1 J2 and LF1 is 91 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing just by looking at specifications. The graphic here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the 1 J2 and LF1.

Plainly, each of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The 1 J2 because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Panasonic LF1 will resolve more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older 1 J2 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.