Nikon 1 J3 vs Panasonic GX85

The following is a in-depth overview of the Nikon 1 J3 versus Panasonic GX85, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the 1 J3 (14MP) and the GX85 (16MP) is very comparable but the 1 J3 (1") and GX85 (Four Thirds) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The 1 J3 was announced 3 years prior to the GX85 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the 1 J3 matches up against the GX85 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon 1 J3 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85. The whole galleries are available at Nikon 1 J3 Gallery & Panasonic GX85 Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon 1 J3 provides exterior 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 GX85 has measurements of 122mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7") with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the 1 J3 and the GX85.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the 1 J3 and GX85 is 92 and 83 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions just by going through a spec sheet. The picture underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1 J3 and GX85.

Clearly, each of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The 1 J3 with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic GX85 will produce more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged 1 J3 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.