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Nikon 1 V1 vs Panasonic GX1

Portability
84
Imaging
40
Features
68
Overall
51
Nikon 1 V1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
52
Features
54
Overall
52

Nikon 1 V1 vs Panasonic GX1 Key Specs

Nikon 1 V1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 383g - 113 x 76 x 44mm
  • Introduced January 2012
  • Renewed by Nikon 1 V2
Panasonic GX1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 318g - 116 x 68 x 39mm
  • Announced February 2012
  • Later Model is Panasonic GX7
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Nikon 1 V1 vs Panasonic GX1 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Nikon 1 V1 versus Panasonic GX1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the 1 V1 (10MP) and GX1 (16MP) and the 1 V1 (1") and GX1 (Four Thirds) come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The 1 V1 was revealed at a similar time to the GX1 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a simple summation of how the 1 V1 scores against the GX1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon 1 V1 over the Panasonic GX1

 1 V1 GX1 
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX1 over the Nikon 1 V1

 GX1 1 V1 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon 1 V1 and Panasonic GX1

 1 V1 GX1 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012February 2012Same age
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Nikon 1 V1 vs Panasonic GX1 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and size. The Nikon 1 V1 features physical dimensions 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 GX1 has specifications of 116mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") having a weight of 318 grams (0.70 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the 1 V1 against the GX1.

Nikon 1 V1 vs Panasonic GX1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the 1 V1 and GX1 is 84 and 87 respectively.

Nikon 1 V1 vs Panasonic GX1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon 1 V1 vs Panasonic GX1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements just by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic below will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the 1 V1 and GX1.

Clearly, the 2 cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The 1 V1 with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Panasonic GX1 will result in more detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively.

Nikon 1 V1 vs Panasonic GX1 sensor size comparison

Nikon 1 V1 vs Panasonic GX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon 1 V1 vs Panasonic GX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon 1 V1 Portrait photography details
Panasonic GX1 Portrait photography details
54
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
71
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detection focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon 1 V1
Street photography with Panasonic GX1
62
nice sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
70
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
offers touch focus
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon 1 V1
Sports photography with Panasonic GX1
53
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
nice sensor size (1")
provides tracking focus
comes with phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
47
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
bad battery power (300 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon 1 V1
Travel photography with Panasonic GX1
41
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
65
offers touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
no Timelapse recording
bad battery power (300 CIPA)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon 1 V1 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic GX1 Landscape photography advice
60
you can focus manually
change lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
screen size is good (3")
nice sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
62
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
bad battery power (300 per charge)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon 1 V1 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic GX1 as a Vlogging camera
30
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have microphone socket
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
32
touchscreen functionality
includes face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
no external microphone jack
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Nikon 1 V1 vs Panasonic GX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon 1 V1 and Panasonic GX1
 Nikon 1 V1Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1
General Information
Make Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon 1 V1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2012-01-20 2012-02-14
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 10MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3872 x 2592 4592 x 3448
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Min native ISO 100 160
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 135 23
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon 1 Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 13 107
Focal length multiplier 2.7 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT LCD TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic (optional)
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 silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 7.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 383 grams (0.84 pounds) 318 grams (0.70 pounds)
Dimensions 113 x 76 x 44mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.7") 116 x 68 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 54 55
DXO Color Depth score 21.3 20.8
DXO Dynamic range score 11.0 10.6
DXO Low light score 346 703
Other
Battery life 350 images 300 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL15 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $670 $228