Nikon 1 V1 vs Panasonic GM5

Below, we are analyzing the Nikon 1 V1 vs Panasonic GM5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the 1 V1 (10MP) and GM5 (16MP) and the 1 V1 (1") and GM5 (Four Thirds) feature different sensor measurements.

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The 1 V1 was released 3 years before the GM5 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a short introduction of how the 1 V1 scores vs the GM5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon 1 V1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon 1 V1 Gallery and Panasonic GM5 Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon 1 V1 offers external 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 GM5 has sizing of 99mm x 60mm x 36mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 211 grams (0.47 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon 1 V1 vs Panasonic GM5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the 1 V1 and the GM5.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 1 V1 and GM5 is 84 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading through specifications. The photograph below will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the 1 V1 and GM5.

Plainly, both of those cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The 1 V1 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Panasonic GM5 will resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The older 1 V1 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.