Nikon 1 J5 vs Panasonic G1

Lets look much closer at the Nikon 1 J5 and Panasonic G1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the 1 J5 (21MP) and G1 (12MP) and the 1 J5 (1") and G1 (Four Thirds) possess different sensor sizes.

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The 1 J5 was released 6 years later than the G1 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon 1 J5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic G1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the 1 J5 matches up vs the G1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon 1 J5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon 1 J5 Gallery and Panasonic G1 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you have to consider its weight and size. The Nikon 1 J5 offers exterior dimensions of 98mm x 60mm x 32mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G1 has specifications of 124mm x 84mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") with a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the 1 J5 against the G1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the 1 J5 and G1 is 91 and 82 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing merely by looking through specs. The visual below might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the 1 J5 and G1.

All in all, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The 1 J5 due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Nikon 1 J5 will render more detail as a result of its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The younger 1 J5 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.