Nikon 1 J5 vs Panasonic GF7

Here, we are contrasting the Nikon 1 J5 vs Panasonic GF7, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the 1 J5 (21MP) and GF7 (16MP) and the 1 J5 (1") and GF7 (Four Thirds) provide different sensor dimensions.

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The 1 J5 was brought out 3 months after the GF7 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the 1 J5 matches up vs the GF7 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon 1 J5 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7. The entire galleries are available at Nikon 1 J5 Gallery & Panasonic GF7 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon 1 J5 offers physical 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 GF7 has proportions of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the 1 J5 vs the GF7.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 1 J5 and GF7 is 91 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions just by checking out specs. The picture below may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the 1 J5 and GF7.

All in all, each of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The 1 J5 because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Nikon 1 J5 will show extra detail having its extra 5MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively.