Nikon 1 J5 vs Panasonic GX850

Below is a detailed review of the Nikon 1 J5 vs Panasonic GX850, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the 1 J5 (21MP) and GX850 (16MP) and the 1 J5 (1") and GX850 (Four Thirds) boast different sensor measurements.

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The 1 J5 was introduced 21 months before the GX850 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the 1 J5 scores against the GX850 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon 1 J5 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon 1 J5 Gallery & Panasonic GX850 Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon 1 J5 provides 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 GX850 has dimensions of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon 1 J5 vs Panasonic GX850 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the 1 J5 compared to the GX850.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the 1 J5 and GX850 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements purely by going through a spec sheet. The visual below might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the 1 J5 and GX850.

Clearly, both of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The 1 J5 having a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Nikon 1 J5 will show extra detail using its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older 1 J5 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.