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Nikon 1 V2 vs Panasonic G7

Portability
85
Imaging
43
Features
66
Overall
52
Nikon 1 V2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 front
Portability
71
Imaging
53
Features
80
Overall
63

Nikon 1 V2 vs Panasonic G7 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
  • Revealed October 2012
  • Replaced the Nikon 1 V1
  • Replacement is Nikon 1 V3
Panasonic G7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 410g - 125 x 86 x 77mm
  • Released May 2015
  • Succeeded the Panasonic G6
Photography Glossary

Nikon 1 V2 vs Panasonic G7 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Nikon 1 V2 and Panasonic G7, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the 1 V2 (14MP) and the G7 (16MP) is fairly close but the 1 V2 (1") and G7 (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The 1 V2 was manufactured 3 years prior to the G7 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the 1 V2 grades against the G7 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon 1 V2 over the Panasonic G7

 1 V2 G7 

Reasons to pick Panasonic G7 over the Nikon 1 V2

 G7 1 V2 
ReleasedMay 2015October 2012More recent by 31 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k921kSharper display (+119k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon 1 V2 and Panasonic G7

 1 V2 G7 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display size3"3"Same display measurement

Nikon 1 V2 vs Panasonic G7 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon 1 V2 features external dimensions of 109mm x 82mm x 46mm (4.3" x 3.2" x 1.8") and a weight of 278 grams (0.61 lbs) while the Panasonic G7 has measurements of 125mm x 86mm x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0") having a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the 1 V2 vs the G7.

Nikon 1 V2 vs Panasonic G7 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the 1 V2 and G7 is 85 and 71 respectively.

Nikon 1 V2 vs Panasonic G7 top view buttons comparison

Nikon 1 V2 vs Panasonic G7 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to envision the difference in sensor measurements simply by researching specifications. The photograph here will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the 1 V2 and G7.

Plainly, the two cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The 1 V2 because of its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic G7 will render greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older 1 V2 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon 1 V2 vs Panasonic G7 sensor size comparison

Nikon 1 V2 vs Panasonic G7 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon 1 V2 vs Panasonic G7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon 1 V2 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic G7 as a Portrait photography camera
65
you can focus manually
MP count good (14 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
comes with face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
71
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
offers face detection focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon 1 V2 Street photography highlights
Panasonic G7 Street photography highlights
63
good sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
71
screen articulates fully
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
includes focus by touch
great ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon 1 V2 Sports photography features
Panasonic G7 Sports photography features
63
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
comes with tracking focus
comes with phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
55
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
offers tracking autofocus
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery power (350 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon 1 V2 Travel photography features
Panasonic G7 Travel photography features
62
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
71
includes focus by touch
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
terrible battery power (350 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon 1 V2 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic G7 as a Landscape photography camera
63
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse recording
67
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3")
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
great ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery power (350 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon 1 V2 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic G7 Vlogging highlights
29
comes with face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
lack of mic socket
72
selfie friendly screen
has touchscreen
offers face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has external mic support
does not have image stabilization
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Nikon 1 V2 vs Panasonic G7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon 1 V2 and Panasonic G7
 Nikon 1 V2Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7
General Information
Company Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon 1 V2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2012-10-24 2015-05-19
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed 3A -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3072 4592 x 3448
Max native ISO 6400 25600
Lowest native ISO 160 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 73 49
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon 1 Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 13 107
Crop factor 2.7 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 921k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 1,440k dots 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 15.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 9.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/250 secs -
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) 3840 x 2160 (30, 25, 24, 20fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Optional Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 278g (0.61 lb) 410g (0.90 lb)
Physical dimensions 109 x 82 x 46mm (4.3" x 3.2" x 1.8") 125 x 86 x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs 350 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL21 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $599 $800