Nikon 1 J3 vs Panasonic G6

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Nikon 1 J3 and Panasonic G6, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the 1 J3 (14MP) and the G6 (16MP) is pretty comparable but the 1 J3 (1") and G6 (Four Thirds) offer different sensor sizing.

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The 1 J3 was introduced 8 months after the G6 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Nikon 1 J3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic G6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the 1 J3 grades vs the G6 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon 1 J3 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon 1 J3 Gallery & Panasonic G6 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon 1 J3 features outer dimensions of 101mm x 61mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Panasonic G6 has proportions of 122mm x 85mm x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the 1 J3 compared to the G6.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the 1 J3 and G6 is 92 and 74 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by going through a spec sheet. The image here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the 1 J3 and G6.

As you can see, the two cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The 1 J3 using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Panasonic G6 will show more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more modern 1 J3 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.