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Nikon 1 J3 vs Panasonic GM1

Portability
92
Imaging
45
Features
63
Overall
52
Nikon 1 J3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
53
Features
60
Overall
55

Nikon 1 J3 vs Panasonic GM1 Key Specs

Nikon 1 J3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 201g - 101 x 61 x 29mm
  • Released November 2013
  • Old Model is Nikon 1 J2
  • Refreshed by Nikon 1 J4
Panasonic GM1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 204g - 99 x 55 x 30mm
  • Announced December 2013
  • Successor is Panasonic GM5
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Nikon 1 J3 vs Panasonic GM1 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Nikon 1 J3 versus Panasonic GM1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the 1 J3 (14MP) and the GM1 (16MP) is very well matched but the 1 J3 (1") and GM1 (Four Thirds) have different sensor sizes.

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The 1 J3 was released at a similar time to the GM1 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the 1 J3 grades vs the GM1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J3 over the Panasonic GM1

 1 J3 GM1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GM1 over the Nikon 1 J3

 GM1 1 J3 
Display resolution1036k921kCrisper display (+115k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon 1 J3 and Panasonic GM1

 1 J3 GM1 
AnnouncedNovember 2013December 2013Similar generation
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Nikon 1 J3 vs Panasonic GM1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon 1 J3 enjoys exterior dimensions of 101mm x 61mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Panasonic GM1 has proportions of 99mm x 55mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") having a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon 1 J3 versus Panasonic GM1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the 1 J3 vs the GM1.

Nikon 1 J3 vs Panasonic GM1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 1 J3 and GM1 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Nikon 1 J3 vs Panasonic GM1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon 1 J3 vs Panasonic GM1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specifications. The image underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1 J3 and GM1.

To sum up, each of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 1 J3 due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF harder and the Panasonic GM1 will give you extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images way more aggressively.

Nikon 1 J3 vs Panasonic GM1 sensor size comparison

Nikon 1 J3 vs Panasonic GM1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon 1 J3 vs Panasonic GM1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon 1 J3 Portrait photography information
Panasonic GM1 Portrait photography information
59
has manual focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
supports RAW files
no external flash support
65
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Nikon 1 J3 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic GM1 as a Street photography camera
70
sensor size is good (1")
supports RAW files
lighter than competitors (201g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
77
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
comes with touch focus
lighter than competition (204g)
great high ISO (25,600)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon 1 J3 Sports photography details
Panasonic GM1 Sports photography details
58
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
resolution is good (14MP)
sensor size is good (1")
offers tracking focus
supports phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
bad battery pack (220 per charge)
48
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
MP count good (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/500 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
bad battery life (230 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon 1 J3
Travel photography with Panasonic GM1
69
lighter than competitors (201g)
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
bad battery pack (220 CIPA)
does not posses selfie friendly display
74
lighter than competition (204 grams)
comes with touch focus
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
bad battery life (230 per charge)
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon 1 J3 Landscape photography information
Panasonic GM1 Landscape photography information
64
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
resolution is good (14MP)
sensor size is good (1")
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
bad battery pack (220 CIPA)
69
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
MP count good (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
bad battery life (230 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon 1 J3 Vlogging advice
Panasonic GM1 Vlogging advice
30
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (201g)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
lack of mic support
35
touchscreen capability
features face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (204 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have microphone support
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Nikon 1 J3 vs Panasonic GM1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon 1 J3 and Panasonic GM1
 Nikon 1 J3Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon 1 J3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2013-11-30 2013-12-19
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3072 4592 x 3448
Maximum native ISO 6400 25600
Min native ISO 160 200
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 135 23
Cross focus points 41 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon 1 Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 13 107
Focal length multiplier 2.7 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 921k dots 1,036k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT LCD TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/500s
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000s 1/16000s
Continuous shutter rate 15.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/60s 1/50s
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) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 24p), 1280 x 720p (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 201g (0.44 lb) 204g (0.45 lb)
Physical dimensions 101 x 61 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") 99 x 55 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 52 66
DXO Color Depth score 20.4 22.3
DXO Dynamic range score 11.0 11.7
DXO Low light score 420 660
Other
Battery life 220 photos 230 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL20 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail price $170 $750