Nikon 1 V2 vs Panasonic G7
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Nikon 1 V2 vs Panasonic G7 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Nikon 1 V2 vs Panasonic G7 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon 1 V2 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7. The entire galleries are available at Nikon 1 V2 Gallery and Panasonic G7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon 1 V2 over the Panasonic G7
1 V2 | G7 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic G7 over the Nikon 1 V2
G7 | 1 V2 | |||
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Released | May 2015 | ![]() | October 2012 | More recent by 31 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 921k | Sharper display (+119k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Nikon 1 V2 and Panasonic G7
1 V2 | G7 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Compare the Nikon 1 V2 and Panasonic G7 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon 1 V2 vs Panasonic G7 Specifications
Nikon 1 V2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 | |
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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 |