Nikon 1 J4 vs Panasonic G10

Below, we will be analyzing the Nikon 1 J4 versus Panasonic G10, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the 1 J4 (18MP) and G10 (12MP) and the 1 J4 (1") and G10 (Four Thirds) feature different sensor sizes.

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The 1 J4 was released 3 years later than the G10 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Nikon 1 J4 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic G10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a short summation of how the 1 J4 grades versus the G10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon 1 J4 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10. The complete galleries are available at Nikon 1 J4 Gallery and Panasonic G10 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon 1 J4 comes with external dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Panasonic G10 has sizing of 124mm x 90mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 2.9") with a weight of 388 grams (0.86 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon 1 J4 versus Panasonic G10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the 1 J4 against the G10.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the 1 J4 and G10 is 92 and 72 respectively.

Generally, its tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing just by seeing technical specs. The visual here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1 J4 and G10.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 1 J4 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Nikon 1 J4 will show greater detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more recent 1 J4 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.