Nikon 1 J5 vs Panasonic G100

On this page, we will be matching up the Nikon 1 J5 and Panasonic G100, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the 1 J5 (21MP) and the G100 (20MP) is pretty comparable but the 1 J5 (1") and G100 (Four Thirds) posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The 1 J5 was brought out 6 years prior to the G100 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Nikon 1 J5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic G100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the 1 J5 matches up versus the G100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon 1 J5 and Panasonic Lumix DC-G100. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon 1 J5 Gallery and Panasonic G100 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon 1 J5 offers exterior measurements of 98mm x 60mm x 32mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Panasonic G100 has proportions of 116mm x 83mm x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") along with a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs).

Check the Nikon 1 J5 and Panasonic G100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the 1 J5 and the G100.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 1 J5 and G100 is 91 and 81 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing simply by going through technical specs. The visual here might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the 1 J5 and G100.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 1 J5 featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Nikon 1 J5 will provide greater detail having its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older 1 J5 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.