Nikon 1 J4 vs Panasonic GX9

Below is a in-depth comparison of the Nikon 1 J4 vs Panasonic GX9, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the 1 J4 (18MP) and the GX9 (20MP) is very similar but the 1 J4 (1") and GX9 (Four Thirds) enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The 1 J4 was revealed 4 years before the GX9 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the 1 J4 scores vs the GX9 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon 1 J4 and Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9. The full galleries are available at Nikon 1 J4 Gallery and Panasonic GX9 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon 1 J4 has outside measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Panasonic GX9 has sizing of 124mm x 72mm x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the 1 J4 compared to the GX9.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the 1 J4 and GX9 is 92 and 82 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to see the gap between sensor measurements just by reviewing specifications. The graphic here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the 1 J4 and GX9.

Plainly, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The 1 J4 with its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Panasonic GX9 will offer you more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The older 1 J4 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.