Nikon 1 J4 vs Panasonic GX85

Below is a extended comparison of the Nikon 1 J4 and Panasonic GX85, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the 1 J4 (18MP) and the GX85 (16MP) is very comparable but the 1 J4 (1") and GX85 (Four Thirds) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The 1 J4 was revealed 24 months before the GX85 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the 1 J4 grades vs the GX85 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon 1 J4 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85. The full galleries are provided at Nikon 1 J4 Gallery & Panasonic GX85 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon 1 J4 comes with outside measurements 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 GX85 has sizing of 122mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7") and a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

Compare the Nikon 1 J4 and Panasonic GX85 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the 1 J4 vs the GX85.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the 1 J4 and GX85 is 92 and 83 respectively.

Often, it is tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements just by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the 1 J4 and GX85.

Clearly, the two cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The 1 J4 having a smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF harder and the Nikon 1 J4 will show more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics much more aggressively. The older 1 J4 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.