Nikon 1 J4 vs Panasonic G6
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Nikon 1 J4 vs Panasonic G6 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 160 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon 1 Mount
- 232g - 100 x 60 x 29mm
- Revealed April 2014
- Earlier Model is Nikon 1 J3
- Updated by Nikon 1 J5
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 160 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 390g - 122 x 85 x 71mm
- Announced April 2013
- Succeeded the Panasonic G5
- Successor is Panasonic G7
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Lets look closer at the Nikon 1 J4 versus Panasonic G6, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the 1 J4 (18MP) and the G6 (16MP) is pretty similar but the 1 J4 (1") and G6 (Four Thirds) provide different sensor dimensions.
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealingThe 1 J4 was announced 12 months after the G6 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Nikon 1 J4 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic G6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the 1 J4 grades against the G6 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J4 over the Panasonic G6
| 1 J4 | G6 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | April 2014 |  | April 2013 | More modern by 12 months |
| Screen resolution | 1037k |  | 1036k | Clearer screen (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic G6 over the Nikon 1 J4
| G6 | 1 J4 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial precise focus | ||
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Common features in the Nikon 1 J4 and Panasonic G6
| 1 J4 | G6 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen sizing |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Nikon 1 J4 vs Panasonic G6 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon 1 J4 has got exterior 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 G6 has sizing of 122mm x 85mm x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") and a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the 1 J4 vs the G6.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the 1 J4 and G6 is 92 and 74 respectively.
Nikon 1 J4 vs Panasonic G6 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizes just by going over technical specs. The image underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the 1 J4 and G6.
As you have seen, each of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The 1 J4 with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Nikon 1 J4 will deliver greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The fresher 1 J4 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Nikon 1 J4 vs Panasonic G6 Specifications
| Nikon 1 J4 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Nikon | Panasonic |
| Model type | Nikon 1 J4 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 |
| Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Revealed | 2014-04-10 | 2013-04-24 |
| Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Expeed 4 | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1" | Four Thirds |
| Sensor measurements | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
| Sensor area | 116.2mm² | 224.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 18 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 5232 x 3488 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 160 | 160 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | 171 | 23 |
| Cross type focus points | 105 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Nikon 1 | Micro Four Thirds |
| Amount of lenses | 13 | 107 |
| Focal length multiplier | 2.7 | 2.1 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
| Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 1,037 thousand dot | 1,036 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Display tech | - | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440 thousand dot |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30s | 60s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
| Max quiet shutter speed | 1/16000s | - |
| Continuous shutter speed | 60.0 frames per second | 7.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.00 m (ISO 100) | 10.50 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 | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Max flash sync | - | 1/160s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1472 x 984 (60p, 30p) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 232 grams (0.51 pounds) | 390 grams (0.86 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 100 x 60 x 29mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 122 x 85 x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | 61 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 21.3 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.5 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 639 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 300 images | 340 images |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | EN-EL22 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | microSD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Retail pricing | $600 | $750 |
