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Nikon 1 J3 vs Panasonic G100

Portability
92 Imaging
44 Features
63 Overall
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Nikon 1 J3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 front
Portability
81 Imaging
62 Features
76 Overall
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Nikon 1 J3 vs Panasonic G100 Key Specs

Nikon 1 J3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 201g - 101 x 61 x 29mm
  • Revealed November 2013
  • Earlier Model is Nikon 1 J2
  • Newer Model is Nikon 1 J4
Panasonic G100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 3840 x 1920 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 352g - 116 x 83 x 54mm
  • Launched June 2020
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Nikon 1 J3 vs Panasonic G100 Overview

Here is a extensive comparison of the Nikon 1 J3 versus Panasonic G100, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the 1 J3 (14MP) and G100 (20MP) and the 1 J3 (1") and G100 (Four Thirds) provide different sensor dimensions.

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The 1 J3 was revealed 7 years earlier than the G100 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Nikon 1 J3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic G100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the 1 J3 grades against the G100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J3 over the Panasonic G100

		

		

			
 1 J3 G100 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic G100 over the Nikon 1 J3

		

		

			
 G100 1 J3 
LaunchedJune 2020November 2013Fresher by 79 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1840k921kClearer screen (+919k dot)
Selfie screen  Take selfies
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Nikon 1 J3 and Panasonic G100

		

		

			
 1 J3 G100 
Manual focus  Dial exact focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Nikon 1 J3 vs Panasonic G100 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're going to carry your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon 1 J3 has got exterior measurements of 101mm x 61mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Panasonic G100 has measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") along with a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs).
Analyze the Nikon 1 J3 versus Panasonic G100 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the 1 J3 vs the G100.
Nikon 1 J3 vs Panasonic G100 size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the 1 J3 and G100 is 92 and 81 respectively.
Nikon 1 J3 vs Panasonic G100 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon 1 J3 vs Panasonic G100 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, it can be difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing only by seeing technical specs. The photograph here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the 1 J3 and G100.
As you can tell, the two cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 1 J3 having a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Panasonic G100 will show extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The older 1 J3 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
	
			Nikon 1 J3 vs Panasonic G100 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon 1 J3 vs Panasonic G100 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Nikon 1 J3 vs Panasonic G100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Nikon 1 J3 Portrait photography features
Panasonic G100 Portrait photography features
58
 focusing manually
 sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (1")
 saves RAW files
 cannot use external flash
77
 manual focus
 decent sensor resolution (20MP)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 offers face detection focusing
 exports RAW formats
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
Nikon 1 J3 Street photography highlights
Panasonic G100 Street photography highlights
70
 nice sensor size (1")
 saves RAW files
 lighter than competitors (201g)
 fixed screen
 does not have image stabilization
78
 screen articulates
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 exports RAW formats
 provides focus via touch
 good ISO range (25,600)
 lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison
Nikon 1 J3 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic G100 Sports photography highlights
57
 silent shutter (1/16,000s)
 sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
 nice sensor size (1")
 provides tracking focus
 comes with phase detect auto focus
 does not have image stabilization
 terrible battery (220 CIPA)
56
 silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
 decent sensor resolution (20MP)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 offers tracking autofocus
 maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/500 seconds)
 lack of image stabilization
 low battery power (270 shots)
 lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
 Nikon 1 J3 as a Travel photography camera
 Panasonic G100 as a Travel photography camera
69
 lighter than competitors (201g)
 sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 terrible battery (220 per charge)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
78
 has bluetooth
 provides focus via touch
 decent sensor resolution (20MP)
 has built in flash
 screen is selfie friendly
 low battery power (270 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison
 Nikon 1 J3 as a Landscape photography camera
 Panasonic G100 as a Landscape photography camera
64
 focusing manually
 change lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
 decent sized screen (3 inches)
 sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
 nice sensor size (1")
 saves RAW files
 does not have image stabilization
 terrible battery (220 shots)
71
 manual focus
 change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 screen size is decent (3 inch)
 decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 good ISO range (25,600)
 exports RAW formats
 lack of image stabilization
 low battery power (270 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison
Nikon 1 J3 Vlogging info
Panasonic G100 Vlogging info
30
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than competitors (201 grams)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 does not have image stabilization
 lack of mic support
78
 screen is selfie friendly
 touchscreen capability
 offers face detection focusing
 good video quality (3840 x 1920 resolution)
 does have external mic jack
 lack of image stabilization
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Nikon 1 J3 vs Panasonic G100 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon 1 J3 and Panasonic G100
 Nikon 1 J3Panasonic Lumix DC-G100
General Information
Make Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon 1 J3 Panasonic Lumix DC-G100
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2013-11-30 2020-06-24
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
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 14MP 20MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3072 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 6400 25600
Min native ISO 160 200
RAW format    
Min boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Total focus points 135 49
Cross type focus points 41 -
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon 1 Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 13 107
Focal length multiplier 2.7 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 921k dot 1,840k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,680k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/500 secs
Highest silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 15.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 5.00 m 3.60 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye redduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Highest flash sync 1/60 secs -
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 1920 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC3840 x 1920 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC3840 x 1920 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x1920
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Optional 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 proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 201 gr (0.44 lb) 352 gr (0.78 lb)
Physical dimensions 101 x 61 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") 116 x 83 x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 52 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.0 not tested
DXO Low light rating 420 not tested
Other
Battery life 220 photos 270 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL20 -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported)
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $170 $698