Nikon 1 J3 vs Panasonic GX8
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![Nikon 1 J3 front Nikon 1 J3 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-1-J3/Nikon-1-J3-front.jpg)
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Nikon 1 J3 vs Panasonic GX8 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 160 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon 1 Mount
- 201g - 101 x 61 x 29mm
- Launched November 2013
- Replaced the Nikon 1 J2
- Renewed by Nikon 1 J4
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 487g - 133 x 78 x 63mm
- Launched July 2015
- Earlier Model is Panasonic GX7
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Nikon 1 J3 vs Panasonic GX8 Overview
Below is a in-depth comparison of the Nikon 1 J3 vs Panasonic GX8, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the 1 J3 (14MP) and GX8 (20MP) and the 1 J3 (1") and GX8 (Four Thirds) offer totally different sensor sizes.
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The 1 J3 was released 19 months before the GX8 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the 1 J3 matches up vs the GX8 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Nikon 1 J3 vs Panasonic GX8 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon 1 J3 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon 1 J3 Gallery and Panasonic GX8 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J3 over the Panasonic GX8
1 J3 | GX8 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic GX8 over the Nikon 1 J3
GX8 | 1 J3 | |||
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Launched | July 2015 | ![]() | November 2013 | More recent by 19 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 921k | Clearer display (+119k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Nikon 1 J3 and Panasonic GX8
1 J3 | GX8 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display dimensions |
Nikon 1 J3 vs Panasonic GX8 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon 1 J3 has got external 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 GX8 has proportions of 133mm x 78mm x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5") along with a weight of 487 grams (1.07 lbs).
Contrast the Nikon 1 J3 vs Panasonic GX8 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the 1 J3 against the GX8.
![Nikon 1 J3 vs Panasonic GX8 size comparison Nikon 1 J3 vs Panasonic GX8 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-1-J3-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GX8-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the 1 J3 and GX8 is 92 and 74 respectively.
![Nikon 1 J3 vs Panasonic GX8 top view buttons comparison Nikon 1 J3 vs Panasonic GX8 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-1-J3-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GX8-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Nikon 1 J3 vs Panasonic GX8 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements merely by looking at specs. The visual here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the 1 J3 and GX8.
All in all, the 2 cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The 1 J3 due to its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh tougher and the Panasonic GX8 will give greater detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The older 1 J3 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
![Nikon 1 J3 vs Panasonic GX8 sensor size comparison Nikon 1 J3 vs Panasonic GX8 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Nikon-1-J3-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GX8-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Nikon 1 J3 vs Panasonic GX8 Screen and ViewFinder
![Nikon 1 J3 vs Panasonic GX8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Nikon 1 J3 vs Panasonic GX8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-1-J3-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GX8-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Nikon 1 J3 vs Panasonic GX8 Specifications
Nikon 1 J3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model type | Nikon 1 J3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Launched | 2013-11-30 | 2015-07-16 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1" | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 116.2mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
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 files | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 135 | 49 |
Cross type focus points | 41 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Nikon 1 | Micro Four Thirds |
Available lenses | 13 | 107 |
Crop factor | 2.7 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 921 thousand dots | 1,040 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,360 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.77x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 60 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Maximum quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | 1/16000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 15.0fps | 12.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m | no built-in flash |
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 |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/60 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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) | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 201 grams (0.44 pounds) | 487 grams (1.07 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 101 x 61 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 133 x 78 x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 52 | 75 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 20.4 | 23.5 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.0 | 12.6 |
DXO Low light rating | 420 | 806 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 220 photographs | 330 photographs |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL20 | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $170 | $898 |