Nikon 1 V2 vs Panasonic G5
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44 Features
66 Overall
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![Nikon 1 V2 front Nikon 1 V2 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Nikon-1-V2-ek-fs.jpg)
![Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-G5/Panasonic-G5-front.jpg)
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52 Features
66 Overall
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Nikon 1 V2 vs Panasonic G5 Key Specs
(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
- Replaced the Nikon 1 V1
- Successor is Nikon 1 V3
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 160 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 396g - 120 x 83 x 71mm
- Revealed July 2012
- Superseded the Panasonic G3
- Successor is Panasonic G6
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Nikon 1 V2 vs Panasonic G5 Overview
On this page, we are comparing the Nikon 1 V2 versus Panasonic G5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the 1 V2 (14MP) and the G5 (16MP) is fairly close but the 1 V2 (1") and G5 (Four Thirds) offer different sensor measurements.
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The 1 V2 was released 4 months later than the G5 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the 1 V2 matches up versus the G5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Nikon 1 V2 vs Panasonic G5 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon 1 V2 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon 1 V2 Gallery & Panasonic G5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon 1 V2 over the Panasonic G5
1 V2 | G5 | |||
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Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 920k | Crisper display (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic G5 over the Nikon 1 V2
G5 | 1 V2 | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Nikon 1 V2 and Panasonic G5
1 V2 | G5 | |||
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Revealed | October 2012 | ![]() | July 2012 | Same age |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display measurements |
Nikon 1 V2 vs Panasonic G5 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon 1 V2 has got outer measurements of 109mm x 82mm x 46mm (4.3" x 3.2" x 1.8") having a weight of 278 grams (0.61 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G5 has specifications of 120mm x 83mm x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8") having a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).
Look at the Nikon 1 V2 versus Panasonic G5 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the 1 V2 and the G5.
![Nikon 1 V2 vs Panasonic G5 size comparison Nikon 1 V2 vs Panasonic G5 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-1-V2-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-G5-size-comparison.jpg)
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the 1 V2 and G5 is 85 and 74 respectively.
![Nikon 1 V2 vs Panasonic G5 top view buttons comparison Nikon 1 V2 vs Panasonic G5 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-1-V2-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-G5-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Nikon 1 V2 vs Panasonic G5 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing only by researching a spec sheet. The visual below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the 1 V2 and G5.
As you can see, both cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The 1 V2 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Panasonic G5 will provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively.
![Nikon 1 V2 vs Panasonic G5 sensor size comparison Nikon 1 V2 vs Panasonic G5 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Nikon-1-V2-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-G5-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Nikon 1 V2 vs Panasonic G5 Screen and ViewFinder
![Nikon 1 V2 vs Panasonic G5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Nikon 1 V2 vs Panasonic G5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-1-V2-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-G5-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Nikon 1 V2 vs Panasonic G5 Specifications
Nikon 1 V2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model | Nikon 1 V2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2012-10-24 | 2012-07-17 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Expeed 3A | Venus Engine VII FHD |
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 | 14MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3072 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 160 | 160 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 73 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Nikon 1 | Micro Four Thirds |
Available lenses | 13 | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.7 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 921k dot | 920k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | TFT LCD | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,440k dot | 1,440k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 60 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Fastest silent shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 15.0 frames/s | 6.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 10.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/250 seconds | 1/160 seconds |
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) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 278 grams (0.61 pounds) | 396 grams (0.87 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 109 x 82 x 46mm (4.3" x 3.2" x 1.8") | 120 x 83 x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 50 | 61 |
DXO Color Depth score | 20.2 | 21.4 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.8 | 11.6 |
DXO Low light score | 403 | 618 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 310 images | 320 images |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL21 | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $599 | $699 |