Nikon 1 J5 vs Panasonic GX7
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Nikon 1 J5 vs Panasonic GX7 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
- Released April 2015
- Succeeded the Nikon 1 J4
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 402g - 123 x 71 x 55mm
- Launched November 2013
- Replaced the Panasonic GX1
- Replacement is Panasonic GX8

Nikon 1 J5 vs Panasonic GX7 Overview
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.

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.

Nikon 1 J5 vs Panasonic GX7 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J5 over the Panasonic GX7
1 J5 | GX7 | |||
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Launched | April 2015 | ![]() | November 2013 | More modern by 18 months |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GX7 over the Nikon 1 J5
GX7 | 1 J5 | |||
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Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 1037k | Crisper screen (+3k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon 1 J5 and Panasonic GX7
1 J5 | GX7 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Tilting | Tilting screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen size |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Nikon 1 J5 vs Panasonic GX7 Physical Comparison
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).
Check out the Nikon 1 J5 versus Panasonic GX7 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

Nikon 1 J5 vs Panasonic GX7 Sensor Comparison
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.

Nikon 1 J5 vs Panasonic GX7 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon 1 J5 vs Panasonic GX7 Specifications
Nikon 1 J5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model | Nikon 1 J5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Released | 2015-04-03 | 2013-11-07 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Expeed 5A | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1" | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 116.2mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 21MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 5568 x 3712 | 4592 x 3448 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 160 | 125 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 171 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Nikon 1 | Micro Four Thirds |
Amount of lenses | 13 | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.7 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 1,037k dots | 1,040k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | - | LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,765k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 60 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Fastest silent shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | 1/16000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 20.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m (ISO 100) | 7.00 m (at ISO 200) |
Flash settings | 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, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Slow sync w/red-eye reduction, off |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/320 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 4K (15p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (120p/60p/30p) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 231 grams (0.51 lb) | 402 grams (0.89 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 60 x 32mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 123 x 71 x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 65 | 70 |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.1 | 22.6 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.0 | 12.2 |
DXO Low light score | 479 | 718 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 250 pictures | 350 pictures |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL24 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/ 3 shots) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | microSD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $497 | $1,000 |