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Nikon 1 V2 vs Panasonic FP1

Portability
85
Imaging
44
Features
66
Overall
52
Nikon 1 V2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26

Nikon 1 V2 vs Panasonic FP1 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
  • Announced October 2012
  • Succeeded the Nikon 1 V1
  • Newer Model is Nikon 1 V3
Panasonic FP1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Released January 2010
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Nikon 1 V2 vs Panasonic FP1 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Nikon 1 V2 versus Panasonic FP1, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the 1 V2 (14MP) and the FP1 (12MP) is very comparable but the 1 V2 (1") and FP1 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The 1 V2 was introduced 2 years later than the FP1 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Nikon 1 V2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FP1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the 1 V2 grades vs the FP1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon 1 V2 over the Panasonic FP1

 1 V2 FP1 
ReleasedOctober 2012January 2010Fresher by 35 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Nikon 1 V2

 FP1 1 V2 

Common features in the Nikon 1 V2 and Panasonic FP1

 1 V2 FP1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Nikon 1 V2 vs Panasonic FP1 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon 1 V2 has got external dimensions of 109mm x 82mm x 46mm (4.3" x 3.2" x 1.8") having a weight of 278 grams (0.61 lbs) while the Panasonic FP1 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the 1 V2 versus the FP1.

Nikon 1 V2 vs Panasonic FP1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 1 V2 and FP1 is 85 and 95 respectively.

Nikon 1 V2 vs Panasonic FP1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon 1 V2 vs Panasonic FP1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing only by seeing technical specs. The photograph here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the 1 V2 and FP1.

As you have seen, the two cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 1 V2 having a larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Nikon 1 V2 will show more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The fresher 1 V2 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.

Nikon 1 V2 vs Panasonic FP1 sensor size comparison

Nikon 1 V2 vs Panasonic FP1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon 1 V2 vs Panasonic FP1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon 1 V2 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FP1 as a Portrait photography camera
66
focusing manually
decent MP (14 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
includes face detect focus
saves RAW formats
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon 1 V2 Street photography information
Panasonic FP1 Street photography information
63
decent sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
55
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (151g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon 1 V2 Sports photography factors
Panasonic FP1 Sports photography factors
63
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
includes tracking focus
supports phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
25
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon 1 V2 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FP1 as a Travel photography camera
62
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
50
has built in flash
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (151 grams)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon 1 V2 Landscape photography details
Panasonic FP1 Landscape photography details
63
focusing manually
change lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
decent MP (14MP)
decent sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
lack of Timelapse recording
28
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon 1 V2 Vlogging information
Panasonic FP1 Vlogging information
29
includes face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
lack of microphone support
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone jack
more heavy than competitors in class (151g)
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Nikon 1 V2 vs Panasonic FP1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon 1 V2 and Panasonic FP1
 Nikon 1 V2Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1
General Information
Make Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon 1 V2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Announced 2012-10-24 2010-01-06
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed 3A Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3072 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 160 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 73 9
Lens
Lens mount Nikon 1 fixed lens
Lens focal range - 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range - 10cm
Amount of lenses 13 -
Crop factor 2.7 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,440 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter speed 15.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 4.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/250s -
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 278 gr (0.61 lb) 151 gr (0.33 lb)
Dimensions 109 x 82 x 46mm (4.3" x 3.2" x 1.8") 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 50 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.8 not tested
DXO Low light score 403 not tested
Other
Battery life 310 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL21 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $599 $153