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Nikon 1 J5 vs Panasonic GX9

Portability
91
Imaging
53
Features
78
Overall
63
Nikon 1 J5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 front
Portability
82
Imaging
61
Features
80
Overall
68

Nikon 1 J5 vs Panasonic GX9 Key Specs

Nikon 1 J5
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 231g - 98 x 60 x 32mm
  • Revealed April 2015
  • Previous Model is Nikon 1 J4
Panasonic GX9
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 407g - 124 x 72 x 47mm
  • Revealed February 2018
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Nikon 1 J5 vs Panasonic GX9 Overview

Here is a complete overview of the Nikon 1 J5 versus Panasonic GX9, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the 1 J5 (21MP) and the GX9 (20MP) is very close but the 1 J5 (1") and GX9 (Four Thirds) boast different sensor sizes.

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The 1 J5 was unveiled 3 years earlier than the GX9 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the 1 J5 matches up against the GX9 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J5 over the Panasonic GX9

 1 J5 GX9 
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX9 over the Nikon 1 J5

 GX9 1 J5 
RevealedFebruary 2018April 2015Fresher by 34 months
Display resolution1240k1037kClearer display (+203k dot)

Common features in the Nikon 1 J5 and Panasonic GX9

 1 J5 GX9 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Touch display Easily navigate

Nikon 1 J5 vs Panasonic GX9 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and size. The Nikon 1 J5 has outer dimensions of 98mm x 60mm x 32mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Panasonic GX9 has specifications of 124mm x 72mm x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") along with a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs).

Compare the Nikon 1 J5 versus Panasonic GX9 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the 1 J5 versus the GX9.

Nikon 1 J5 vs Panasonic GX9 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 1 J5 and GX9 is 91 and 82 respectively.

Nikon 1 J5 vs Panasonic GX9 top view buttons comparison

Nikon 1 J5 vs Panasonic GX9 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing just by viewing specifications. The graphic underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the 1 J5 and GX9.

To sum up, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 1 J5 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Nikon 1 J5 will render greater detail having an extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The older 1 J5 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Nikon 1 J5 vs Panasonic GX9 sensor size comparison

Nikon 1 J5 vs Panasonic GX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon 1 J5 vs Panasonic GX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon 1 J5 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic GX9 as a Portrait photography camera
65
focusing manually
good megapixels (21 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
provides face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
external flash not possible
76
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detection focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon 1 J5
Street photography with Panasonic GX9
80
screen tilts
nice sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
has focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (231g)
no image stabilization
84
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
includes touch focus
above average high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon 1 J5 Sports photography info
Panasonic GX9 Sports photography info
64
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
high fps (20.0 frames per second)
good megapixels (21 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
provides tracking focus
has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
low battery pack (250 per charge)
73
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
has phase detect AF
low battery pack (260 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon 1 J5 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic GX9 Travel photography highlights
80
lighter than competition in class (231g)
has focus via touch
good megapixels (21 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
low battery pack (250 CIPA)
71
has bluetooth
includes touch focus
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
low battery pack (260 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon 1 J5 Landscape photography features
Panasonic GX9 Landscape photography features
69
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good megapixels (21MP)
nice sensor size (1")
no anti aliasing filter
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
low battery pack (250 per charge)
77
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
no low pass filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
low battery pack (260 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon 1 J5 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic GX9 Vlogging highlights
75
selfie friendly display
touch screen
provides face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (231 grams)
no image stabilization
doesn't have mic jack
35
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone socket
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Nikon 1 J5 vs Panasonic GX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon 1 J5 and Panasonic GX9
 Nikon 1 J5Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9
General Information
Company Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon 1 J5 Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2015-04-03 2018-02-13
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed 5A Venus Engine
Sensor type BSI-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 21 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5568 x 3712 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Lowest native ISO 160 200
RAW data
Lowest enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 171 49
Lens
Lens mount Nikon 1 Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 13 107
Focal length multiplier 2.7 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,037 thousand dots 1,240 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,760 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 20.0 frames per second 9.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m (ISO 100) 6.00 m (at ISO 200)
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, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 4K (15p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (120p/60p/30p) -
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 231 grams (0.51 lbs) 407 grams (0.90 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 60 x 32mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.3") 124 x 72 x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 65 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.0 not tested
DXO Low light score 479 not tested
Other
Battery life 250 photographs 260 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL24 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 photos over 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage microSD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported)
Card slots One One
Launch cost $497 $1,000