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Nikon 1 V2 vs Panasonic G9

Portability
85
Imaging
44
Features
66
Overall
52
Nikon 1 V2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 front
Portability
62
Imaging
61
Features
90
Overall
72

Nikon 1 V2 vs Panasonic G9 Key Specs

Nikon 1 V2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 278g - 109 x 82 x 46mm
  • Launched October 2012
  • Succeeded the Nikon 1 V1
  • Newer Model is Nikon 1 V3
Panasonic G9
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 658g - 137 x 97 x 92mm
  • Introduced November 2017
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Nikon 1 V2 vs Panasonic G9 Overview

Following is a extended overview of the Nikon 1 V2 and Panasonic G9, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the 1 V2 (14MP) and G9 (20MP) and the 1 V2 (1") and G9 (Four Thirds) possess totally different sensor size.

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The 1 V2 was unveiled 6 years earlier than the G9 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the 1 V2 scores against the G9 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon 1 V2 over the Panasonic G9

 1 V2 G9 

Reasons to pick Panasonic G9 over the Nikon 1 V2

 G9 1 V2 
IntroducedNovember 2017October 2012More modern by 61 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k921kCrisper screen (+119k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon 1 V2 and Panasonic G9

 1 V2 G9 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size

Nikon 1 V2 vs Panasonic G9 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon 1 V2 comes with exterior dimensions of 109mm x 82mm x 46mm (4.3" x 3.2" x 1.8") and a weight of 278 grams (0.61 lbs) and the Panasonic G9 has measurements of 137mm x 97mm x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") along with a weight of 658 grams (1.45 lbs).

Compare the Nikon 1 V2 and Panasonic G9 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the 1 V2 against the G9.

Nikon 1 V2 vs Panasonic G9 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 1 V2 and G9 is 85 and 62 respectively.

Nikon 1 V2 vs Panasonic G9 top view buttons comparison

Nikon 1 V2 vs Panasonic G9 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to see the gap in sensor sizes simply by seeing specifications. The pic here will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1 V2 and G9.

To sum up, both of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The 1 V2 using its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Panasonic G9 will show extra detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged 1 V2 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Nikon 1 V2 vs Panasonic G9 sensor size comparison

Nikon 1 V2 vs Panasonic G9 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon 1 V2 vs Panasonic G9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon 1 V2 Portrait photography details
Panasonic G9 Portrait photography details
66
has manual focus
resolution is good (14MP)
sensor size is good (1")
supports face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
76
focusing manually
decent MP (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detect focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon 1 V2 Street photography features
Panasonic G9 Street photography features
63
sensor size is good (1")
delivers RAW files
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
75
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
offers focus via touch
environment proof
great high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon 1 V2
Sports photography with Panasonic G9
63
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
supports tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect AF
no image stabilization
70
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
high frames per second (20.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
terrible battery (400 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon 1 V2 Travel photography information
Panasonic G9 Travel photography information
62
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
70
environment proof
supports bluetooth
offers focus via touch
decent MP (20MP)
screen is selfie friendly
terrible battery (400 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon 1 V2 Landscape photography info
Panasonic G9 Landscape photography info
63
has manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
resolution is good (14MP)
sensor size is good (1")
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse mode
76
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
no low pass filter
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
2 card slots
terrible battery (400 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon 1 V2 Vlogging information
Panasonic G9 Vlogging information
29
supports face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone jack
77
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes microphone support
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Nikon 1 V2 vs Panasonic G9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon 1 V2 and Panasonic G9
 Nikon 1 V2Panasonic Lumix DC-G9
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon 1 V2 Panasonic Lumix DC-G9
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2012-10-24 2017-11-08
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed 3A -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3072 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 6400 25600
Lowest native ISO 160 200
RAW files
Lowest boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 73 225
Lens
Lens support Nikon 1 Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 13 107
Focal length multiplier 2.7 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 921k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 1,440k dots 3,680k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.83x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/16000s 1/32000s
Continuous shooting rate 15.0 frames per sec 20.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250s -
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) 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Optional Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 278 gr (0.61 lbs) 658 gr (1.45 lbs)
Dimensions 109 x 82 x 46mm (4.3" x 3.2" x 1.8") 137 x 97 x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 50 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.8 not tested
DXO Low light rating 403 not tested
Other
Battery life 310 photos 400 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL21 DMW-BLF19
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported)
Card slots Single 2
Cost at launch $599 $1,500