Nikon 1 J5 vs Nikon Z fc

On this page, we will be contrasting the Nikon 1 J5 versus Nikon Z fc, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras and both of them are built by Nikon. The sensor resolution of the 1 J5 (21MP) and the Z fc (21MP) is relatively well matched but the 1 J5 (1") and Z fc (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The 1 J5 was unveiled 7 years earlier than the Z fc and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Nikon 1 J5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon Z fc being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a short summary of how the 1 J5 scores against the Z fc in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon 1 J5 & Nikon Z fc. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon 1 J5 Gallery & Nikon Z fc Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon 1 J5 enjoys external dimensions of 98mm x 60mm x 32mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Nikon Z fc has proportions of 135mm x 94mm x 44mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 1.7") and a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).

Check out the Nikon 1 J5 versus Nikon Z fc in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the 1 J5 vs the Z fc.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the 1 J5 and Z fc is 91 and 79 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing only by reading through specs. The photograph below should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1 J5 and Z fc.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have the same resolution albeit not the same sensor sizing. The 1 J5 provides the tinier sensor which will make obtaining shallow DOF more difficult. The older 1 J5 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.