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Nikon 1 V1 vs Panasonic GF3

Portability
84
Imaging
40
Features
68
Overall
51
Nikon 1 V1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 front
Portability
90
Imaging
48
Features
48
Overall
48

Nikon 1 V1 vs Panasonic GF3 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
  • Revealed January 2012
  • New Model is Nikon 1 V2
Panasonic GF3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 264g - 108 x 67 x 32mm
  • Introduced August 2011
  • Superseded the Panasonic GF2
  • Renewed by Panasonic GF5
Photography Glossary

Nikon 1 V1 vs Panasonic GF3 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Nikon 1 V1 versus Panasonic GF3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the 1 V1 (10MP) and the GF3 (12MP) is fairly comparable but the 1 V1 (1") and GF3 (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor size.

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The 1 V1 was revealed 6 months later than the GF3 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the 1 V1 matches up against the GF3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon 1 V1 over the Panasonic GF3

 1 V1 GF3 
Display resolution921k460kSharper display (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF3 over the Nikon 1 V1

 GF3 1 V1 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon 1 V1 and Panasonic GF3

 1 V1 GF3 
IntroducedJanuary 2012August 2011Same generation
Manual focus More precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Nikon 1 V1 vs Panasonic GF3 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon 1 V1 has external measurements of 113mm x 76mm x 44mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.7") and a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GF3 has measurements of 108mm x 67mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 264 grams (0.58 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the 1 V1 vs the GF3.

Nikon 1 V1 vs Panasonic GF3 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the 1 V1 and GF3 is 84 and 90 respectively.

Nikon 1 V1 vs Panasonic GF3 top view buttons comparison

Nikon 1 V1 vs Panasonic GF3 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements purely by checking out specs. The photograph underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the 1 V1 and GF3.

All in all, both of those cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The 1 V1 using its smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Panasonic GF3 will produce more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images much more aggressively.

Nikon 1 V1 vs Panasonic GF3 sensor size comparison

Nikon 1 V1 vs Panasonic GF3 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon 1 V1 vs Panasonic GF3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon 1 V1 Portrait photography details
Panasonic GF3 Portrait photography details
54
focusing manually
nice sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
55
focusing manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Nikon 1 V1 Street photography features
Panasonic GF3 Street photography features
62
nice sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
70
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
has touch focus
fixed screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon 1 V1 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic GF3 as a Sports photography camera
53
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
nice sensor size (1")
has tracking focus
comes with phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
38
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
bad battery power (300 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon 1 V1 Travel photography info
Panasonic GF3 Travel photography info
41
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
58
has touch focus
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
bad battery power (300 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon 1 V1 Landscape photography details
Panasonic GF3 Landscape photography details
60
focusing manually
change lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
nice sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
55
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
bad battery power (300 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon 1 V1 Vlogging factors
Panasonic GF3 Vlogging factors
30
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have mic jack
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
32
has touchscreen
supports face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
doesn't have external mic support
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Nikon 1 V1 vs Panasonic GF3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon 1 V1 and Panasonic GF3
 Nikon 1 V1Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon 1 V1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2012-01-20 2011-08-11
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3872 x 2592 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 160
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 135 23
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon 1 Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 13 107
Crop factor 2.7 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 921k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT LCD TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,440k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 6.30 m
Flash modes 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 synchronize 1/250s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 383 grams (0.84 lbs) 264 grams (0.58 lbs)
Dimensions 113 x 76 x 44mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.7") 108 x 67 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 54 50
DXO Color Depth rating 21.3 20.6
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.0 10.1
DXO Low light rating 346 459
Other
Battery life 350 photos 300 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID 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
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $670 $360