Nikon 1 V1 vs Panasonic G3

On this page, we will be matching up the Nikon 1 V1 versus Panasonic G3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the 1 V1 (10MP) and G3 (16MP) and the 1 V1 (1") and G3 (Four Thirds) provide different sensor measurements.

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The 1 V1 was manufactured 7 months later than the G3 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have different body design with the Nikon 1 V1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic G3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a concise summation of how the 1 V1 matches up against the G3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon 1 V1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon 1 V1 Gallery & Panasonic G3 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon 1 V1 enjoys external measurements of 113mm x 76mm x 44mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) and the Panasonic G3 has dimensions of 115mm x 84mm x 47mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 1.9") and a weight of 336 grams (0.74 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon 1 V1 versus Panasonic G3 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the 1 V1 and the G3.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 1 V1 and G3 is 84 and 83 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the 1 V1 and G3.

Clearly, both of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 1 V1 due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic G3 will give you more detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The more recent 1 V1 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.