Nikon 1 V1 vs Panasonic GX9

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Nikon 1 V1 vs Panasonic GX9, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the 1 V1 (10MP) and GX9 (20MP) and the 1 V1 (1") and GX9 (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor measurements.

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The 1 V1 was unveiled 7 years before the GX9 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the 1 V1 matches up against the GX9 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon 1 V1 & Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9. The full galleries are provided at Nikon 1 V1 Gallery & Panasonic GX9 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon 1 V1 enjoys outside dimensions of 113mm x 76mm x 44mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.7") having a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) while the Panasonic GX9 has dimensions of 124mm x 72mm x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") along with a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the 1 V1 vs the GX9.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the 1 V1 and GX9 is 84 and 82 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements simply by looking at specs. The photograph here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1 V1 and GX9.

All in all, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The 1 V1 using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Panasonic GX9 will resolve greater detail having an extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older 1 V1 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.