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Nikon 1 J4 vs Panasonic G1

Portability
92
Imaging
49
Features
62
Overall
54
Nikon 1 J4 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 front
Portability
82
Imaging
46
Features
50
Overall
47

Nikon 1 J4 vs Panasonic G1 Key Specs

Nikon 1 J4
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 232g - 100 x 60 x 29mm
  • Introduced April 2014
  • Earlier Model is Nikon 1 J3
  • Newer Model is Nikon 1 J5
Panasonic G1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 360g - 124 x 84 x 45mm
  • Introduced January 2009
  • Replacement is Panasonic G2
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Nikon 1 J4 vs Panasonic G1 Overview

Below is a extended overview of the Nikon 1 J4 vs Panasonic G1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the 1 J4 (18MP) and G1 (12MP) and the 1 J4 (1") and G1 (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The 1 J4 was launched 5 years later than the G1 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon 1 J4 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic G1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the 1 J4 matches up vs the G1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J4 over the Panasonic G1

 1 J4 G1 
IntroducedApril 2014January 2009More recent by 64 months
Display resolution1037k460kSharper display (+577k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic G1 over the Nikon 1 J4

 G1 1 J4 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Nikon 1 J4 and Panasonic G1

 1 J4 G1 
Display size3"3"Same display sizing

Nikon 1 J4 vs Panasonic G1 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon 1 J4 offers physical measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Panasonic G1 has proportions of 124mm x 84mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the 1 J4 compared to the G1.

Nikon 1 J4 vs Panasonic G1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 1 J4 and G1 is 92 and 82 respectively.

Nikon 1 J4 vs Panasonic G1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon 1 J4 vs Panasonic G1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to see the difference between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specs. The photograph underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the 1 J4 and G1.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The 1 J4 due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Nikon 1 J4 will offer more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more modern 1 J4 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Nikon 1 J4 vs Panasonic G1 sensor size comparison

Nikon 1 J4 vs Panasonic G1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon 1 J4 vs Panasonic G1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon 1 J4 Portrait photography details
Panasonic G1 Portrait photography details
56
megapixel count good (18MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
features face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
57
manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Nikon 1 J4 Street photography info
Panasonic G1 Street photography info
74
sensor size is nice (1")
delivers RAW files
comes with touch focus
lighter than competition in class (232 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
72
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon 1 J4 Sports photography features
Panasonic G1 Sports photography features
62
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
fast continuous shooting (60.0 fps)
megapixel count good (18MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
features tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery life (300 CIPA)
33
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon 1 J4 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic G1 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competition in class (232g)
comes with touch focus
megapixel count good (18MP)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse recording
terrible battery life (300 CIPA)
does not feature selfie friendly display
62
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
no Timelapse recording
resolution not great (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon 1 J4
Landscape photography with Panasonic G1
56
interchangeable lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
delivers RAW files
focusing manually not possible
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery life (300 CIPA)
missing Timelapse recording
57
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon 1 J4 Vlogging factors
Panasonic G1 Vlogging factors
34
has touchscreen
features face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (232g)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
missing external microphone port
18
no video recording
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Nikon 1 J4 vs Panasonic G1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon 1 J4 and Panasonic G1
 Nikon 1 J4Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1
General Information
Make Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon 1 J4 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2014-04-10 2009-01-19
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed 4 -
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 18 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5232 x 3488 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 12800 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 160 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 171 -
Cross type focus points 105 -
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon 1 Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 13 107
Crop factor 2.7 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,037k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 60.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (ISO 100) 10.50 m
Flash modes Auto, auto + red-eye reduction, fill-flash, fill-flash w/slow sync, rear curtain sync, rear curtain w/slow sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1472 x 984 (60p, 30p) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
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 232 gr (0.51 lbs) 360 gr (0.79 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 60 x 29mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 124 x 84 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 53
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 463
Other
Battery life 300 images 330 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL22 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage microSD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $600 $0