Nikon 1 V1 vs Panasonic GX850

Let's look a little more closely at the Nikon 1 V1 and Panasonic GX850, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the 1 V1 (10MP) and GX850 (16MP) and the 1 V1 (1") and GX850 (Four Thirds) possess different sensor size.

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The 1 V1 was manufactured 6 years earlier than the GX850 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a quick summary of how the 1 V1 matches up against the GX850 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon 1 V1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon 1 V1 Gallery and Panasonic GX850 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon 1 V1 has got external dimensions of 113mm x 76mm x 44mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.7") with a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GX850 has specifications of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon 1 V1 and Panasonic GX850 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the 1 V1 compared to the GX850.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the 1 V1 and GX850 is 84 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements merely by going over technical specs. The photograph here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the 1 V1 and GX850.

As you can tell, both of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The 1 V1 due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Panasonic GX850 will offer you extra detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The older 1 V1 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.