Nikon 1 J5 vs Panasonic GF6
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![Nikon 1 J5 front Nikon 1 J5 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Nikon-1-J5.jpg)
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Nikon 1 J5 vs Panasonic GF6 Key Specs
(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
- Older Model is Nikon 1 J4
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 160 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 323g - 111 x 65 x 38mm
- Launched April 2013
- Replaced the Panasonic GF5
- New Model is Panasonic GF7
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Nikon 1 J5 vs Panasonic GF6 Overview
In this article, we are evaluating the Nikon 1 J5 versus Panasonic GF6, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the 1 J5 (21MP) and GF6 (16MP) and the 1 J5 (1") and GF6 (Four Thirds) come with different sensor sizing.
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The 1 J5 was introduced 2 years later than the GF6 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the 1 J5 matches up versus the GF6 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Nikon 1 J5 vs Panasonic GF6 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon 1 J5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6. The whole galleries are available at Nikon 1 J5 Gallery and Panasonic GF6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J5 over the Panasonic GF6
1 J5 | GF6 | |||
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Launched | April 2015 | ![]() | April 2013 | More recent by 25 months |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF6 over the Nikon 1 J5
GF6 | 1 J5 | |||
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Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 1037k | Crisper display (+3k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon 1 J5 and Panasonic GF6
1 J5 | GF6 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Tilting | Tilting display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display measurement |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Nikon 1 J5 vs Panasonic GF6 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and size. The Nikon 1 J5 enjoys outer measurements of 98mm x 60mm x 32mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Panasonic GF6 has specifications of 111mm x 65mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 323 grams (0.71 lbs).
Look at the Nikon 1 J5 versus Panasonic GF6 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the 1 J5 and the GF6.
![Nikon 1 J5 vs Panasonic GF6 size comparison Nikon 1 J5 vs Panasonic GF6 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-1-J5-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GF6-size-comparison.jpg)
Using size and weight, the portability score of the 1 J5 and GF6 is 91 and 87 respectively.
![Nikon 1 J5 vs Panasonic GF6 top view buttons comparison Nikon 1 J5 vs Panasonic GF6 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-1-J5-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GF6-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Nikon 1 J5 vs Panasonic GF6 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements merely by seeing technical specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the 1 J5 and GF6.
As you can tell, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The 1 J5 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Nikon 1 J5 will provide more detail using its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The fresher 1 J5 provides an edge in sensor technology.
![Nikon 1 J5 vs Panasonic GF6 sensor size comparison Nikon 1 J5 vs Panasonic GF6 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Nikon-1-J5-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GF6-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Nikon 1 J5 vs Panasonic GF6 Screen and ViewFinder
![Nikon 1 J5 vs Panasonic GF6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Nikon 1 J5 vs Panasonic GF6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-1-J5-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GF6-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Nikon 1 J5 vs Panasonic GF6 Specifications
Nikon 1 J5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model type | Nikon 1 J5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2015-04-03 | 2013-04-08 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Expeed 5A | Venus Engine FHD |
Sensor type | BSI-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 | 21MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 5568 x 3712 | 4592 x 3448 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 160 | 160 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 171 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Nikon 1 | Micro Four Thirds |
Number of lenses | 13 | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.7 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 1,037k dot | 1,040k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 60 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Highest silent shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 20.0 frames per sec | 4.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m (ISO 100) | 6.30 m |
Flash modes | 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, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 4K (15p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (120p/60p/30p) | 1920 x 1080 (60i PsF/30p in NTSC models, 50i PsF/25p on PAL), 1280 x 720p (60i PsF/30p in NTSC models, 50i PsF/25p on PAL), 640 x 480 (30/25fps) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 231 grams (0.51 lbs) | 323 grams (0.71 lbs) |
Dimensions | 98 x 60 x 32mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 111 x 65 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 65 | 54 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.1 | 20.7 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.0 | 10.6 |
DXO Low light rating | 479 | 622 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 250 photographs | 340 photographs |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL24 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | microSD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $497 | $326 |