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Nikon 1 J3 vs Panasonic GM5

Portability
92
Imaging
45
Features
63
Overall
52
Nikon 1 J3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 front
Portability
91
Imaging
54
Features
62
Overall
57

Nikon 1 J3 vs Panasonic GM5 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
  • Released November 2013
  • Succeeded the Nikon 1 J2
  • New Model is Nikon 1 J4
Panasonic GM5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 211g - 99 x 60 x 36mm
  • Introduced September 2014
  • Superseded the Panasonic GM1
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Nikon 1 J3 vs Panasonic GM5 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Nikon 1 J3 vs Panasonic GM5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the 1 J3 (14MP) and the GM5 (16MP) is relatively well matched but the 1 J3 (1") and GM5 (Four Thirds) enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The 1 J3 was launched 9 months prior to the GM5 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick summation of how the 1 J3 grades versus the GM5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J3 over the Panasonic GM5

 1 J3 GM5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GM5 over the Nikon 1 J3

 GM5 1 J3 
IntroducedSeptember 2014November 2013Newer by 9 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon 1 J3 and Panasonic GM5

 1 J3 GM5 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Screen resolution921k921kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Nikon 1 J3 vs Panasonic GM5 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon 1 J3 features outside dimensions of 101mm x 61mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Panasonic GM5 has specifications of 99mm x 60mm x 36mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 211 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the 1 J3 compared to the GM5.

Nikon 1 J3 vs Panasonic GM5 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 1 J3 and GM5 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Nikon 1 J3 vs Panasonic GM5 top view buttons comparison

Nikon 1 J3 vs Panasonic GM5 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions only by checking a spec sheet. The picture below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the 1 J3 and GM5.

Clearly, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The 1 J3 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Panasonic GM5 will give greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged 1 J3 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Nikon 1 J3 vs Panasonic GM5 sensor size comparison

Nikon 1 J3 vs Panasonic GM5 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon 1 J3 vs Panasonic GM5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon 1 J3
Portrait photography with Panasonic GM5
59
focusing manually
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
can't use external flash
72
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon 1 J3 Street photography features
Panasonic GM5 Street photography features
70
good sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
lighter than competitors in class (201 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
76
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
has touch focus
lighter than competition (211 grams)
very good high ISO (25,600)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon 1 J3 Sports photography factors
Panasonic GM5 Sports photography factors
58
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
MP count decent (14MP)
good sensor size (1")
offers tracking focus
comes with phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
low battery life (220 per charge)
49
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/500s)
very slow continuous shooting (5.8 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery (220 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon 1 J3 Travel photography features
Panasonic GM5 Travel photography features
69
lighter than competitors in class (201g)
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
low battery life (220 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
71
lighter than competition (211 grams)
has touch focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
not so great battery (220 shots)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon 1 J3
Landscape photography with Panasonic GM5
64
focusing manually
change lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
screen size is decent (3")
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
low battery life (220 per charge)
69
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
very good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery (220 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon 1 J3 Vlogging features
Panasonic GM5 Vlogging features
30
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (201 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
does not have mic support
35
built-in touchscreen
comes with face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (211 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
no external microphone port
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Nikon 1 J3 vs Panasonic GM5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon 1 J3 and Panasonic GM5
 Nikon 1 J3Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon 1 J3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2013-11-30 2014-09-15
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
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 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3072 4592 x 3448
Highest native ISO 6400 25600
Minimum native ISO 160 200
RAW pictures
Minimum boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 135 23
Cross focus points 41 -
Lens
Lens mount Nikon 1 Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 13 107
Focal length multiplier 2.7 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 921k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/500 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 15.0fps 5.8fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/60 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 201g (0.44 lb) 211g (0.47 lb)
Dimensions 101 x 61 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") 99 x 60 x 36mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 52 66
DXO Color Depth score 20.4 22.1
DXO Dynamic range score 11.0 11.7
DXO Low light score 420 721
Other
Battery life 220 photographs 220 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL20 DMW-BLH7
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $170 $966