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Nikon 1 J4 vs Panasonic GF7

Portability
92
Imaging
49
Features
62
Overall
54
Nikon 1 J4 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 front
Portability
90
Imaging
54
Features
66
Overall
58

Nikon 1 J4 vs Panasonic GF7 Key Specs

Nikon 1 J4
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 232g - 100 x 60 x 29mm
  • Announced April 2014
  • Earlier Model is Nikon 1 J3
  • Successor is Nikon 1 J5
Panasonic GF7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 1/16000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 266g - 107 x 65 x 33mm
  • Announced February 2015
  • Succeeded the Panasonic GF6
  • Replacement is Panasonic GF8
Photography Glossary

Nikon 1 J4 vs Panasonic GF7 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Nikon 1 J4 versus Panasonic GF7, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the 1 J4 (18MP) and the GF7 (16MP) is relatively comparable but the 1 J4 (1") and GF7 (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor size.

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The 1 J4 was revealed 9 months earlier than the GF7 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a brief summation of how the 1 J4 matches up against the GF7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J4 over the Panasonic GF7

 1 J4 GF7 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF7 over the Nikon 1 J4

 GF7 1 J4 
AnnouncedFebruary 2015April 2014Newer by 9 months
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k1037kClearer screen (+3k dot)

Common features in the Nikon 1 J4 and Panasonic GF7

 1 J4 GF7 
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Nikon 1 J4 vs Panasonic GF7 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera often, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon 1 J4 offers external measurements 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 GF7 has proportions of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon 1 J4 versus Panasonic GF7 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the 1 J4 versus the GF7.

Nikon 1 J4 vs Panasonic GF7 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the 1 J4 and GF7 is 92 and 90 respectively.

Nikon 1 J4 vs Panasonic GF7 top view buttons comparison

Nikon 1 J4 vs Panasonic GF7 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specifications. The pic below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the 1 J4 and GF7.

To sum up, both of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The 1 J4 with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Nikon 1 J4 will produce greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots more aggressively. The more aged 1 J4 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon 1 J4 vs Panasonic GF7 sensor size comparison

Nikon 1 J4 vs Panasonic GF7 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon 1 J4 vs Panasonic GF7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon 1 J4 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic GF7 Portrait photography advice
56
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
offers face detect focus
saves RAW files
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
65
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Nikon 1 J4 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic GF7 as a Street photography camera
74
sensor size is decent (1")
saves RAW files
boasts focus by touch
lighter than average in class (232 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
80
has a tilting screen
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
offers touch focus
good ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon 1 J4 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic GF7 as a Sports photography camera
62
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
high frames per second (60.0 fps)
megapixel count good (18MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
offers tracking focus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
terrible battery (300 shots)
52
great max shutter speed (1/16,000 seconds)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
slow frames per second (5.8 fps)
does not have image stabilization
low battery (230 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon 1 J4 Travel photography features
Panasonic GF7 Travel photography features
69
lighter than average in class (232 grams)
boasts focus by touch
megapixel count good (18MP)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
terrible battery (300 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
70
offers touch focus
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
low battery (230 CIPA)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon 1 J4 Landscape photography features
Panasonic GF7 Landscape photography features
56
switch lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
megapixel count good (18MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
saves RAW files
manual focus not available
no image stabilization
terrible battery (300 per charge)
lack of Timelapse function
69
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
low battery (230 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon 1 J4 Vlogging details
Panasonic GF7 Vlogging details
34
touchscreen
offers face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (232g)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
lack of microphone socket
33
screen is touchscreen
offers face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
does not have mic jack
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Nikon 1 J4 vs Panasonic GF7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon 1 J4 and Panasonic GF7
 Nikon 1 J4Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7
General Information
Company Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon 1 J4 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2014-04-10 2015-02-01
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed 4 Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 18MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5232 x 3488 4592 x 3448
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Lowest native ISO 160 200
RAW files
Lowest boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
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
Total lenses 13 107
Crop factor 2.7 2.1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,037k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/16000s
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shooting speed 60.0fps 5.8fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (ISO 100) 4.00 m (at ISO 100)
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, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, flash off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1472 x 984 (60p, 30p) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 232g (0.51 pounds) 266g (0.59 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 60 x 29mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 shots 230 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL22 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3-shot/10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media microSD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $600 $308