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Nikon 1 V1 vs Panasonic GX9

Portability
84
Imaging
40
Features
68
Overall
51
Nikon 1 V1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 front
Portability
82
Imaging
61
Features
80
Overall
68

Nikon 1 V1 vs Panasonic GX9 Key Specs

Nikon 1 V1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 383g - 113 x 76 x 44mm
  • Released January 2012
  • Successor is Nikon 1 V2
Panasonic GX9
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 407g - 124 x 72 x 47mm
  • Released February 2018
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Nikon 1 V1 vs Panasonic GX9 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon 1 V1 over the Panasonic GX9

 1 V1 GX9 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX9 over the Nikon 1 V1

 GX9 1 V1 
ReleasedFebruary 2018January 2012More recent by 73 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1240k921kClearer screen (+319k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon 1 V1 and Panasonic GX9

 1 V1 GX9 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Nikon 1 V1 vs Panasonic GX9 Physical Comparison

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.

Nikon 1 V1 vs Panasonic GX9 size comparison

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

Nikon 1 V1 vs Panasonic GX9 top view buttons comparison

Nikon 1 V1 vs Panasonic GX9 Sensor Comparison

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.

Nikon 1 V1 vs Panasonic GX9 sensor size comparison

Nikon 1 V1 vs Panasonic GX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon 1 V1 vs Panasonic GX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon 1 V1 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic GX9 as a Portrait photography camera
54
has manual focus
sensor size is good (1")
supports RAW formats
low MP (10MP)
76
manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
features face detect focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon 1 V1 Street photography details
Panasonic GX9 Street photography details
62
sensor size is good (1")
supports RAW formats
no moving screen
no image stabilization
84
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
offers touch focus
good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon 1 V1 Sports photography information
Panasonic GX9 Sports photography information
53
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
sensor size is good (1")
has tracking autofocus
has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
73
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
not so great battery pack (260 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon 1 V1 Travel photography advice
Panasonic GX9 Travel photography advice
41
low MP (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
71
has bluetooth
offers touch focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
not so great battery pack (260 shots)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon 1 V1 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic GX9 Landscape photography highlights
60
has manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
screen size is good (3")
sensor size is good (1")
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
77
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
does not have anti aliasing filter
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
not so great battery pack (260 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon 1 V1
Vlogging with Panasonic GX9
30
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external microphone socket
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
35
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no microphone jack
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Nikon 1 V1 vs Panasonic GX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon 1 V1 and Panasonic GX9
 Nikon 1 V1Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9
General Information
Company Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon 1 V1 Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2012-01-20 2018-02-13
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3872 x 2592 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 6400 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW photos
Minimum enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 135 49
Lens
Lens support Nikon 1 Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 13 107
Focal length multiplier 2.7 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 921k dot 1,240k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 1,440k dot 2,760k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 6.00 m (at ISO 200)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 1072 x 720 (60 fps) 640 x 240 (400), 320 x 120 (1200) -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 383 gr (0.84 pounds) 407 gr (0.90 pounds)
Dimensions 113 x 76 x 44mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.7") 124 x 72 x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 54 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.0 not tested
DXO Low light rating 346 not tested
Other
Battery life 350 shots 260 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL15 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 photos over 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported)
Storage slots One One
Price at release $670 $1,000