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Nikon 1 V1 vs Panasonic GF2

Portability
84
Imaging
40
Features
68
Overall
51
Nikon 1 V1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 front
Portability
88
Imaging
48
Features
50
Overall
48

Nikon 1 V1 vs Panasonic GF2 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
  • Announced January 2012
  • Successor is Nikon 1 V2
Panasonic GF2
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 310g - 113 x 68 x 33mm
  • Released February 2011
  • Previous Model is Panasonic GF1
  • Later Model is Panasonic GF3
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Nikon 1 V1 vs Panasonic GF2 Overview

The following is a in depth comparison of the Nikon 1 V1 vs Panasonic GF2, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the 1 V1 (10MP) and the GF2 (12MP) is fairly comparable but the 1 V1 (1") and GF2 (Four Thirds) offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The 1 V1 was launched 11 months after the GF2 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a brief summation of how the 1 V1 grades versus the GF2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon 1 V1 over the Panasonic GF2

 1 V1 GF2 
ReleasedJanuary 2012February 2011Newer by 11 months
Display resolution921k460kCrisper display (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF2 over the Nikon 1 V1

 GF2 1 V1 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon 1 V1 and Panasonic GF2

 1 V1 GF2 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Nikon 1 V1 vs Panasonic GF2 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Nikon 1 V1 enjoys outer measurements of 113mm x 76mm x 44mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.7") having a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GF2 has specifications of 113mm x 68mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") having a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the 1 V1 compared to the GF2.

Nikon 1 V1 vs Panasonic GF2 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 1 V1 and GF2 is 84 and 88 respectively.

Nikon 1 V1 vs Panasonic GF2 top view buttons comparison

Nikon 1 V1 vs Panasonic GF2 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions just by going through technical specs. The image below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the 1 V1 and GF2.

As you can tell, both of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The 1 V1 because of its smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Panasonic GF2 will show extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The younger 1 V1 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon 1 V1 vs Panasonic GF2 sensor size comparison

Nikon 1 V1 vs Panasonic GF2 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon 1 V1 vs Panasonic GF2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon 1 V1 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic GF2 as a Portrait photography camera
54
has manual focus
sensor size is good (1")
delivers RAW files
MP count low (10MP)
60
has manual focus
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
provides face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon 1 V1
Street photography with Panasonic GF2
62
sensor size is good (1")
delivers RAW files
fixed screen
no image stabilization
65
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon 1 V1 Sports photography advice
Panasonic GF2 Sports photography advice
53
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
sensor size is good (1")
provides tracking focus
sensor has phase detect AF
no image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
38
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
slow fps (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
low battery power (300 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon 1 V1 Travel photography details
Panasonic GF2 Travel photography details
41
MP count low (10MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
52
flash built-in
missing Timelapse recording
low battery power (300 shots)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon 1 V1
Landscape photography with Panasonic GF2
60
has manual focus
change lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
sensor size is good (1")
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
55
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
low battery power (300 CIPA)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon 1 V1 Vlogging advice
Panasonic GF2 Vlogging advice
30
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes mic jack
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
32
touchscreen capability
provides face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
missing microphone port
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Nikon 1 V1 vs Panasonic GF2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon 1 V1 and Panasonic GF2
 Nikon 1 V1Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon 1 V1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2012-01-20 2011-02-24
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3872 x 2592 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 135 23
Lens
Lens mount Nikon 1 Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 13 107
Crop factor 2.7 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 921 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT LCD TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,440 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 6.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/250 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 383g (0.84 pounds) 310g (0.68 pounds)
Physical dimensions 113 x 76 x 44mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.7") 113 x 68 x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 54 54
DXO Color Depth score 21.3 21.2
DXO Dynamic range score 11.0 10.3
DXO Low light score 346 506
Other
Battery life 350 photos 300 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL15 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $670 $330