Nikon 1 J4 vs Panasonic G5

Let's look a bit more closely at the Nikon 1 J4 and Panasonic G5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the 1 J4 (18MP) and the G5 (16MP) is pretty similar but the 1 J4 (1") and G5 (Four Thirds) possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The 1 J4 was released 22 months later than the G5 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Nikon 1 J4 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic G5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a brief summary of how the 1 J4 matches up against the G5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon 1 J4 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon 1 J4 Gallery & Panasonic G5 Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Nikon 1 J4 enjoys physical measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G5 has specifications of 120mm x 83mm x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8") along with a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon 1 J4 and Panasonic G5 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the 1 J4 compared to the G5.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 1 J4 and G5 is 92 and 74 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements only by going over technical specs. The graphic underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the 1 J4 and G5.

As you have seen, both cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The 1 J4 because of its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh trickier and the Nikon 1 J4 will offer extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The fresher 1 J4 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.