Nikon 1 V2 vs Panasonic GH5S

Following is a extended overview of the Nikon 1 V2 and Panasonic GH5S, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the 1 V2 (14MP) and GH5S (10MP) and the 1 V2 (1") and GH5S (Four Thirds) posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The 1 V2 was announced 6 years earlier than the GH5S which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the 1 V2 grades versus the GH5S in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon 1 V2 & Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon 1 V2 Gallery & Panasonic GH5S Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon 1 V2 comes with external measurements of 109mm x 82mm x 46mm (4.3" x 3.2" x 1.8") and a weight of 278 grams (0.61 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GH5S has dimensions of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") having a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon 1 V2 and Panasonic GH5S in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the 1 V2 and the GH5S.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 1 V2 and GH5S is 85 and 62 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to see the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading specs. The image below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the 1 V2 and GH5S.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The 1 V2 using its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Nikon 1 V2 will offer you greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged 1 V2 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.