Nikon 1 V2 vs Panasonic G6

In this article, we are reviewing the Nikon 1 V2 vs Panasonic G6, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the 1 V2 (14MP) and the G6 (16MP) is fairly close but the 1 V2 (1") and G6 (Four Thirds) come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The 1 V2 was announced 6 months before the G6 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the 1 V2 matches up vs the G6 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon 1 V2 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6. The whole galleries are available at Nikon 1 V2 Gallery & Panasonic G6 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon 1 V2 comes with physical dimensions of 109mm x 82mm x 46mm (4.3" x 3.2" x 1.8") along with a weight of 278 grams (0.61 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G6 has measurements of 122mm x 85mm x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the 1 V2 versus the G6.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 1 V2 and G6 is 85 and 74 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions merely by viewing a spec sheet. The image here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the 1 V2 and G6.

As you can see, both of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The 1 V2 with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Panasonic G6 will render more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively.