Nikon 1 V2 vs Panasonic GH6

Below is a in depth review of the Nikon 1 V2 vs Panasonic GH6, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the 1 V2 (14MP) and GH6 (25MP) and the 1 V2 (1") and GH6 (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor sizing.

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The 1 V2 was announced 10 years before the GH6 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the 1 V2 matches up against the GH6 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon 1 V2 & Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6. The whole galleries are available at Nikon 1 V2 Gallery & Panasonic GH6 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon 1 V2 comes with external measurements of 109mm x 82mm x 46mm (4.3" x 3.2" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 278 grams (0.61 lbs) while the Panasonic GH6 has proportions of 139mm x 100mm x 100mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.9") and a weight of 823 grams (1.81 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon 1 V2 vs Panasonic GH6 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the 1 V2 and the GH6.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the 1 V2 and GH6 is 85 and 56 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading through specs. The graphic underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the 1 V2 and GH6.

All in all, both the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The 1 V2 having a tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Panasonic GH6 will resolve more detail with its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images more aggressively. The older 1 V2 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.