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Nikon 1 J4 vs Panasonic GX850

Portability
92
Imaging
49
Features
62
Overall
54
Nikon 1 J4 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 front
Portability
90
Imaging
55
Features
70
Overall
61

Nikon 1 J4 vs Panasonic GX850 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
  • Released April 2014
  • Replaced the Nikon 1 J3
  • Updated by Nikon 1 J5
Panasonic GX850
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 269g - 107 x 65 x 33mm
  • Launched January 2017
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-GX800 / Lumix DMC-GF9
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Nikon 1 J4 vs Panasonic GX850 Overview

Below is a extended comparison of the Nikon 1 J4 vs Panasonic GX850, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the 1 J4 (18MP) and the GX850 (16MP) is fairly similar but the 1 J4 (1") and GX850 (Four Thirds) possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The 1 J4 was released 3 years earlier than the GX850 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the 1 J4 scores versus the GX850 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J4 over the Panasonic GX850

 1 J4 GX850 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX850 over the Nikon 1 J4

 GX850 1 J4 
LaunchedJanuary 2017April 2014More recent by 33 months
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k1037kSharper display (+3k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Nikon 1 J4 and Panasonic GX850

 1 J4 GX850 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Touch display Easily navigate

Nikon 1 J4 vs Panasonic GX850 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Nikon 1 J4 offers external 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) while the Panasonic GX850 has specifications of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the 1 J4 compared to the GX850.

Nikon 1 J4 vs Panasonic GX850 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the 1 J4 and GX850 is 92 and 90 respectively.

Nikon 1 J4 vs Panasonic GX850 top view buttons comparison

Nikon 1 J4 vs Panasonic GX850 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements only by going over specifications. The visual below should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1 J4 and GX850.

To sum up, both of those cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The 1 J4 featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Nikon 1 J4 will deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos much more aggressively. The older 1 J4 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Nikon 1 J4 vs Panasonic GX850 sensor size comparison

Nikon 1 J4 vs Panasonic GX850 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon 1 J4 vs Panasonic GX850 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon 1 J4
Portrait photography with Panasonic GX850
56
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
comes with face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
66
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
offers face detect focusing
saves RAW files
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Nikon 1 J4 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic GX850 as a Street photography camera
74
sensor size is good (1")
supports RAW formats
supports focus by touch
lighter than average in class (232 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
80
screen tilts
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
comes with focus via touch
above average ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon 1 J4 Sports photography details
Panasonic GX850 Sports photography details
62
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
fast shooting (60.0 frames/s)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
comes with tracking autofocus
supports phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
bad battery pack (300 per charge)
52
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/500 seconds)
no image stabilization
terrible battery (210 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon 1 J4
Travel photography with Panasonic GX850
69
lighter than average in class (232g)
supports focus by touch
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
bad battery pack (300 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
79
comes with focus via touch
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
terrible battery (210 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon 1 J4 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic GX850 as a Landscape photography camera
56
change lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
sensor size is good (1")
supports RAW formats
lack of manual focus
no image stabilization
bad battery pack (300 shots)
missing Time Lapse function
71
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
does not have anti aliasing filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
no image stabilization
terrible battery (210 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon 1 J4 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic GX850 as a Vlogging camera
34
touchscreen functionality
comes with face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (232g)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
missing external mic jack
73
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
offers face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
no image stabilization
doesn't have microphone socket
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Nikon 1 J4 vs Panasonic GX850 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon 1 J4 and Panasonic GX850
 Nikon 1 J4Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850
General Information
Make Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon 1 J4 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-GX800 / Lumix DMC-GF9
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2014-04-10 2017-01-04
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed 4 Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing 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
Minimum native ISO 160 200
RAW format
Minimum boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 171 49
Cross focus points 105 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon 1 Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 13 107
Focal length multiplier 2.7 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,037k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/500s
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000s 1/16000s
Continuous shooting rate 60.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 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, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1472 x 984 (60p, 30p) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 17 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 20 Mbps, MP4, H.264
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 232g (0.51 pounds) 269g (0.59 pounds)
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 score not tested 73
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.3
DXO Low light score not tested 586
Other
Battery life 300 photographs 210 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL22 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2, 10 sec, 3 images/10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage microSD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $600 $548