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Nikon 1 J5 vs Panasonic GX7

Portability
91
Imaging
52
Features
78
Overall
62
Nikon 1 J5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 front
Portability
81
Imaging
52
Features
75
Overall
61

Nikon 1 J5 vs Panasonic GX7 Key Specs

Nikon 1 J5
(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
Panasonic GX7
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J5 over the Panasonic GX7

 1 J5 GX7 
LaunchedApril 2015November 2013More modern by 18 months
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX7 over the Nikon 1 J5

 GX7 1 J5 
Screen resolution1040k1037kCrisper screen (+3k dot)

Common features in the Nikon 1 J5 and Panasonic GX7

 1 J5 GX7 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimensions3"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).

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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.

Nikon 1 J5 vs Panasonic GX7 size comparison

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

Nikon 1 J5 vs Panasonic GX7 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon 1 J5 vs Panasonic GX7 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon 1 J5 vs Panasonic GX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon 1 J5
Portrait photography with Panasonic GX7
64
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (21MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports face detect focus
delivers RAW files
external flash not possible
71
focusing manually
high flash sync (1/320 seconds)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon 1 J5 Street photography information
Panasonic GX7 Street photography information
80
has a tilting screen
sensor size is nice (1")
delivers RAW files
features touch focus
lighter than average in class (231g)
does not have image stabilization
82
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
offers focus by touch
above average high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon 1 J5 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic GX7 as a Sports photography camera
63
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
fast shooting (20.0 fps)
sensor resolution is decent (21 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports tracking focus
supports phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
bad battery life (250 per charge)
59
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
terrible battery life (350 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon 1 J5
Travel photography with Panasonic GX7
80
lighter than average in class (231 grams)
features touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (21 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
bad battery life (250 shots)
66
offers focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
terrible battery life (350 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon 1 J5 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic GX7 Landscape photography advice
68
focusing manually
swap lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (21 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
bad battery life (250 CIPA)
73
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
terrible battery life (350 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon 1 J5
Vlogging with Panasonic GX7
75
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen
supports face detect focus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than average in class (231 grams)
does not have image stabilization
does not have microphone port
34
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic socket
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Nikon 1 J5 vs Panasonic GX7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon 1 J5 and Panasonic GX7
 Nikon 1 J5Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7
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