Nikon 1 J3 vs Panasonic XS1

Its time to take a closer look at the Nikon 1 J3 and Panasonic XS1, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the 1 J3 (14MP) and the XS1 (16MP) is very similar but the 1 J3 (1") and XS1 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The 1 J3 was released 11 months later than the XS1 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature different body design with the Nikon 1 J3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic XS1 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a concise summary of how the 1 J3 matches up versus the XS1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon 1 J3 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon 1 J3 Gallery & Panasonic XS1 Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon 1 J3 provides physical dimensions of 101mm x 61mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Panasonic XS1 has sizing of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") along with a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

Examine the Nikon 1 J3 and Panasonic XS1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the 1 J3 against the XS1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the 1 J3 and XS1 is 92 and 97 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements only by reviewing technical specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the 1 J3 and XS1.

As you have seen, both the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The 1 J3 because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Panasonic XS1 will offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The newer 1 J3 will have an edge in sensor innovation.