Nikon 1 J4 vs Panasonic GF1

Following is a detailed assessment of the Nikon 1 J4 vs Panasonic GF1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the 1 J4 (18MP) and GF1 (12MP) and the 1 J4 (1") and GF1 (Four Thirds) come with different sensor dimensions.

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The 1 J4 was announced 4 years after the GF1 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a brief view of how the 1 J4 matches up vs the GF1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon 1 J4 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon 1 J4 Gallery & Panasonic GF1 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon 1 J4 provides physical 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) whilst the Panasonic GF1 has measurements of 119mm x 71mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") along with a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the 1 J4 and the GF1.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the 1 J4 and GF1 is 92 and 85 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes simply by checking out specifications. The image underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the 1 J4 and GF1.

To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The 1 J4 with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Nikon 1 J4 will provide more detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The newer 1 J4 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.