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Nikon 1 J4 vs Panasonic GM1

Portability
92
Imaging
48
Features
62
Overall
53
Nikon 1 J4 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
52
Features
60
Overall
55

Nikon 1 J4 vs Panasonic GM1 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
  • Launched April 2014
  • Earlier Model is Nikon 1 J3
  • Successor is Nikon 1 J5
Panasonic GM1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 204g - 99 x 55 x 30mm
  • Launched December 2013
  • Successor is Panasonic GM5
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Nikon 1 J4 vs Panasonic GM1 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Nikon 1 J4 and Panasonic GM1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the 1 J4 (18MP) and the GM1 (16MP) is relatively well matched but the 1 J4 (1") and GM1 (Four Thirds) offer different sensor measurements.

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The 1 J4 was released 4 months after the GM1 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the 1 J4 grades vs the GM1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J4 over the Panasonic GM1

 1 J4 GM1 
Screen resolution1037k1036kCrisper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic GM1 over the Nikon 1 J4

 GM1 1 J4 
Focus manually Very precise focusing

Common features in the Nikon 1 J4 and Panasonic GM1

 1 J4 GM1 
LaunchedApril 2014December 2013Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Nikon 1 J4 vs Panasonic GM1 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera often, you have to think about its weight and size. The Nikon 1 J4 offers physical dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GM1 has specifications of 99mm x 55mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") along with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the 1 J4 compared to the GM1.

Nikon 1 J4 vs Panasonic GM1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 1 J4 and GM1 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Nikon 1 J4 vs Panasonic GM1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon 1 J4 vs Panasonic GM1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions only by checking specs. The image underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the 1 J4 and GM1.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The 1 J4 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Nikon 1 J4 will give you greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots more aggressively.

Nikon 1 J4 vs Panasonic GM1 sensor size comparison

Nikon 1 J4 vs Panasonic GM1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon 1 J4 vs Panasonic GM1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon 1 J4 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic GM1 as a Portrait photography camera
55
megapixel count good (18MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
provides face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
no manual focus
can't use external flash
64
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

Nikon 1 J4 Street photography highlights
Panasonic GM1 Street photography highlights
73
sensor size is nice (1")
exports RAW formats
comes with touch focus
lighter than competition in class (232g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
76
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
provides focus by touch
lighter than average in class (204g)
above average ISO range (25,600)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon 1 J4 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic GM1 Sports photography highlights
61
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
high fps (60.0 frames per second)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
provides tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect AF
no image stabilization
terrible battery power (300 shots)
48
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/500 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low battery life (230 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon 1 J4 Travel photography advice
Panasonic GM1 Travel photography advice
69
lighter than competition in class (232g)
comes with touch focus
megapixel count good (18MP)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
terrible battery power (300 per charge)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
74
lighter than average in class (204g)
provides focus by touch
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
low battery life (230 CIPA)
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon 1 J4 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic GM1 Landscape photography factors
56
switch lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
megapixel count good (18MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
exports RAW formats
no manual focus
no image stabilization
terrible battery power (300 per charge)
missing Time Lapse recording
68
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
MP count good (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
low battery life (230 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon 1 J4 Vlogging features
Panasonic GM1 Vlogging features
34
built-in touchscreen
provides face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (232 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
missing external mic jack
35
touchscreen
includes face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (204g)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have microphone socket
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Nikon 1 J4 vs Panasonic GM1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon 1 J4 and Panasonic GM1
 Nikon 1 J4Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1
General Information
Brand Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon 1 J4 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2014-04-10 2013-12-19
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor 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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5232 x 3488 4592 x 3448
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Min native ISO 160 200
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 171 23
Cross type focus points 105 -
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon 1 Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 13 107
Focal length multiplier 2.7 2.1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,037 thousand dots 1,036 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/500 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 60.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (ISO 100) 4.00 m
Flash modes 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
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/50 seconds
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 (60i, 50i, 24p), 1280 x 720p (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 232 grams (0.51 lbs) 204 grams (0.45 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 60 x 29mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 99 x 55 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 66
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 660
Other
Battery life 300 photos 230 photos
Battery type 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 feature
Storage type microSD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $600 $750