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Nikon 1 V2 vs Panasonic FX75

Portability
85
Imaging
44
Features
66
Overall
52
Nikon 1 V2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35

Nikon 1 V2 vs Panasonic FX75 Key Specs

Nikon 1 V2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 278g - 109 x 82 x 46mm
  • Announced October 2012
  • Earlier Model is Nikon 1 V1
  • Renewed by Nikon 1 V3
Panasonic FX75
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
  • 165g - 103 x 55 x 23mm
  • Launched June 2010
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FX70
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Nikon 1 V2 vs Panasonic FX75 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Nikon 1 V2 versus Panasonic FX75, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the 1 V2 (14MP) and the FX75 (14MP) is pretty similar but the 1 V2 (1") and FX75 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The 1 V2 was revealed 2 years after the FX75 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon 1 V2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FX75 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the 1 V2 scores against the FX75 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon 1 V2 over the Panasonic FX75

 1 V2 FX75 
LaunchedOctober 2012June 2010Newer by 30 months
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX75 over the Nikon 1 V2

 FX75 1 V2 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon 1 V2 and Panasonic FX75

 1 V2 FX75 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Nikon 1 V2 vs Panasonic FX75 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera, you should factor 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") accompanied by a weight of 278 grams (0.61 lbs) while the Panasonic FX75 has dimensions of 103mm x 55mm x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon 1 V2 versus Panasonic FX75 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the 1 V2 vs the FX75.

Nikon 1 V2 vs Panasonic FX75 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the 1 V2 and FX75 is 85 and 94 respectively.

Nikon 1 V2 vs Panasonic FX75 top view buttons comparison

Nikon 1 V2 vs Panasonic FX75 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading specifications. The pic below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the 1 V2 and FX75.

Plainly, both cameras enjoy the same exact resolution albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The 1 V2 comes with the bigger sensor which should make achieving shallow depth of field simpler. The newer 1 V2 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.

Nikon 1 V2 vs Panasonic FX75 sensor size comparison

Nikon 1 V2 vs Panasonic FX75 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon 1 V2 vs Panasonic FX75 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon 1 V2 Portrait photography features
Panasonic FX75 Portrait photography features
66
you can focus manually
good resolution (14 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
provides face detect focusing
saves RAW files
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon 1 V2 Street photography details
Panasonic FX75 Street photography details
63
sensor size is good (1")
saves RAW files
no moving screen
no image stabilization
62
image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon 1 V2 Sports photography information
Panasonic FX75 Sports photography information
63
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
provides tracking focus
supports phase detect AF
no image stabilization
39
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
low frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon 1 V2 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FX75 as a Travel photography camera
62
good resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
67
offers touch focus
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon 1 V2
Landscape photography with Panasonic FX75
63
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
saves RAW files
no image stabilization
lack of Timelapse mode
37
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon 1 V2
Vlogging with Panasonic FX75
29
provides face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
lack of microphone support
31
relatively wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.2)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Nikon 1 V2 vs Panasonic FX75 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon 1 V2 and Panasonic FX75
 Nikon 1 V2Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75
General Information
Company Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon 1 V2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FX70
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-10-24 2010-06-01
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed 3A Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3072 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 160 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 73 -
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon 1 fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.2-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 3cm
Number of lenses 13 -
Focal length multiplier 2.7 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 921k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,440k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter rate 15.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 7.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 278 gr (0.61 pounds) 165 gr (0.36 pounds)
Dimensions 109 x 82 x 46mm (4.3" x 3.2" x 1.8") 103 x 55 x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL21 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $599 $139