Nikon 1 J4 vs Panasonic G3
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Nikon 1 J4 vs Panasonic G3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 160 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon 1 Mount
- 232g - 100 x 60 x 29mm
- Revealed April 2014
- Succeeded the Nikon 1 J3
- Replacement is Nikon 1 J5
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 160 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 336g - 115 x 84 x 47mm
- Revealed July 2011
- Older Model is Panasonic G2
- Successor is Panasonic G5
Nikon 1 J4 vs Panasonic G3 Overview
Here is a complete analysis of the Nikon 1 J4 versus Panasonic G3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the 1 J4 (18MP) and the G3 (16MP) is fairly similar but the 1 J4 (1") and G3 (Four Thirds) have different sensor sizes.
Peek Behind the Lens of 'Photographer' and Their Go-To CamerasThe 1 J4 was brought out 2 years later than the G3 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Nikon 1 J4 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic G3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the 1 J4 matches up against the G3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Nikon 1 J4 vs Panasonic G3 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon 1 J4 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon 1 J4 Gallery and Panasonic G3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J4 over the Panasonic G3
1 J4 | G3 | |||
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Revealed | April 2014 | July 2011 | Fresher by 34 months | |
Display resolution | 1037k | 460k | Sharper display (+577k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic G3 over the Nikon 1 J4
G3 | 1 J4 | |||
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Focus manually | Very precise focusing | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Nikon 1 J4 and Panasonic G3
1 J4 | G3 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display dimensions | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Nikon 1 J4 vs Panasonic G3 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon 1 J4 comes with outside dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Panasonic G3 has dimensions of 115mm x 84mm x 47mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 336 grams (0.74 lbs).
Check the Nikon 1 J4 versus Panasonic G3 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the 1 J4 compared to the G3.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 1 J4 and G3 is 92 and 83 respectively.
Nikon 1 J4 vs Panasonic G3 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing simply by reviewing technical specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1 J4 and G3.
As you have seen, both cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The 1 J4 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF harder and the Nikon 1 J4 will deliver greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The younger 1 J4 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
Nikon 1 J4 vs Panasonic G3 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon 1 J4 vs Panasonic G3 Specifications
Nikon 1 J4 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model | Nikon 1 J4 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2014-04-10 | 2011-07-11 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Expeed 4 | Venus Engine FHD |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1" | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 116.2mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 18 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 5232 x 3488 | 4592 x 3448 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 160 | 160 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 171 | 23 |
Cross focus points | 105 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Nikon 1 | Micro Four Thirds |
Amount of lenses | 13 | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.7 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 1,037k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 60 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Highest silent shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 60.0fps | 4.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m (ISO 100) | 11.00 m |
Flash settings | 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 | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1472 x 984 (60p, 30p) | 1920 x 1080 (60fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30fps)) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVCHD, Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 232 grams (0.51 pounds) | 336 grams (0.74 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 100 x 60 x 29mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 115 x 84 x 47mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 1.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 56 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 21.0 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 10.6 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 667 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 shots | 270 shots |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL22 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | microSD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $600 | $500 |