Nikon 1 J5 vs Panasonic GX1

Lets take a deeper look at the Nikon 1 J5 and Panasonic GX1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the 1 J5 (21MP) and GX1 (16MP) and the 1 J5 (1") and GX1 (Four Thirds) possess different sensor sizing.

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The 1 J5 was manufactured 3 years after the GX1 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the 1 J5 scores vs the GX1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon 1 J5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1. The entire galleries are available at Nikon 1 J5 Gallery and Panasonic GX1 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon 1 J5 features outer dimensions of 98mm x 60mm x 32mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Panasonic GX1 has proportions of 116mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 318 grams (0.70 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon 1 J5 and Panasonic GX1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the 1 J5 vs the GX1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 1 J5 and GX1 is 91 and 87 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions only by viewing specifications. The pic here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1 J5 and GX1.

To sum up, the two cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The 1 J5 because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Nikon 1 J5 will render greater detail due to its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The newer 1 J5 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.