Nikon 1 J5 vs Panasonic GX7

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Nikon 1 J5 versus Panasonic GX7, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the 1 J5 (21MP) and GX7 (16MP) and the 1 J5 (1") and GX7 (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor size.

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The 1 J5 was launched 18 months after the GX7 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the 1 J5 matches up against the GX7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon 1 J5 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7. The complete galleries are available at Nikon 1 J5 Gallery & Panasonic GX7 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon 1 J5 comes with exterior measurements of 98mm x 60mm x 32mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GX7 has measurements of 123mm x 71mm x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") along with a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the 1 J5 against the GX7.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 1 J5 and GX7 is 91 and 81 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes just by looking through specifications. The pic below will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the 1 J5 and GX7.

To sum up, both of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The 1 J5 due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Nikon 1 J5 will render more detail utilizing its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The more recent 1 J5 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.