Nikon 1 J4 vs Panasonic G2

Let's take a more detailed look at the Nikon 1 J4 vs Panasonic G2, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the 1 J4 (18MP) and G2 (12MP) and the 1 J4 (1") and G2 (Four Thirds) enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The 1 J4 was introduced 3 years after the G2 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon 1 J4 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic G2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the 1 J4 grades versus the G2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon 1 J4 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2. The whole galleries are available at Nikon 1 J4 Gallery & Panasonic G2 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Nikon 1 J4 enjoys exterior dimensions 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 G2 has specifications of 124mm x 84mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") along with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view size comparison of the 1 J4 against the G2.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the 1 J4 and G2 is 92 and 72 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes only by reading specs. The picture here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1 J4 and G2.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The 1 J4 with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Nikon 1 J4 will deliver greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The newer 1 J4 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.