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Nikon 1 J3 vs Panasonic GX9

Portability
92
Imaging
45
Features
63
Overall
52
Nikon 1 J3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 front
Portability
82
Imaging
61
Features
80
Overall
68

Nikon 1 J3 vs Panasonic GX9 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
  • Older Model is Nikon 1 J2
  • Later Model is Nikon 1 J4
Panasonic GX9
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 407g - 124 x 72 x 47mm
  • Released February 2018
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Nikon 1 J3 vs Panasonic GX9 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Nikon 1 J3 and Panasonic GX9, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the 1 J3 (14MP) and GX9 (20MP) and the 1 J3 (1") and GX9 (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The 1 J3 was unveiled 5 years earlier than the GX9 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the 1 J3 matches up versus the GX9 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J3 over the Panasonic GX9

 1 J3 GX9 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX9 over the Nikon 1 J3

 GX9 1 J3 
ReleasedFebruary 2018November 2013Fresher by 51 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1240k921kClearer display (+319k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon 1 J3 and Panasonic GX9

 1 J3 GX9 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Nikon 1 J3 vs Panasonic GX9 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon 1 J3 provides outer measurements of 101mm x 61mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GX9 has measurements of 124mm x 72mm x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") along with a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs).

Examine the Nikon 1 J3 and Panasonic GX9 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the 1 J3 against the GX9.

Nikon 1 J3 vs Panasonic GX9 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the 1 J3 and GX9 is 92 and 82 respectively.

Nikon 1 J3 vs Panasonic GX9 top view buttons comparison

Nikon 1 J3 vs Panasonic GX9 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing simply by seeing specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the 1 J3 and GX9.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The 1 J3 with its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh tougher and the Panasonic GX9 will show greater detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older 1 J3 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Nikon 1 J3 vs Panasonic GX9 sensor size comparison

Nikon 1 J3 vs Panasonic GX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon 1 J3 vs Panasonic GX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon 1 J3 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic GX9 as a Portrait photography camera
59
has manual focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports RAW formats
no external flash support
76
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detect focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon 1 J3 Street photography details
Panasonic GX9 Street photography details
70
sensor size is nice (1")
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition (201 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
84
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
includes touch focus
great high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon 1 J3 Sports photography information
Panasonic GX9 Sports photography information
58
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
good MP (14MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
offers tracking focus
has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery pack (220 shots)
73
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
has phase detect auto focus
not so great battery (260 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon 1 J3 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic GX9 Travel photography highlights
69
lighter than competition (201 grams)
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
not so great battery pack (220 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
71
supports bluetooth
includes touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
not so great battery (260 shots)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon 1 J3 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic GX9 Landscape photography highlights
64
has manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
good MP (14MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery pack (220 CIPA)
77
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
not so great battery (260 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon 1 J3 Vlogging details
Panasonic GX9 Vlogging details
30
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (201g)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have mic port
35
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone support
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Nikon 1 J3 vs Panasonic GX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon 1 J3 and Panasonic GX9
 Nikon 1 J3Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9
General Information
Make Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon 1 J3 Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2013-11-30 2018-02-13
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3072 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 6400 25600
Minimum native ISO 160 200
RAW format
Minimum boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 135 49
Cross type focus points 41 -
Lens
Lens support Nikon 1 Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 13 107
Focal length multiplier 2.7 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 921k dots 1,240k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,760k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 15.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 6.00 m (at ISO 200)
Flash modes 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
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/60 seconds -
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) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Optional Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 201 gr (0.44 lb) 407 gr (0.90 lb)
Dimensions 101 x 61 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") 124 x 72 x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9")
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 shots 260 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL20 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 photos over 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported)
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $170 $1,000