Nikon 1 V2 vs Panasonic GF3
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Nikon 1 V2 vs Panasonic GF3 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
- Announced October 2012
- Succeeded the Nikon 1 V1
- Replacement is Nikon 1 V3
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 160 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 264g - 108 x 67 x 32mm
- Revealed August 2011
- Succeeded the Panasonic GF2
- Refreshed by Panasonic GF5
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Below is a complete review of the Nikon 1 V2 vs Panasonic GF3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the 1 V2 (14MP) and the GF3 (12MP) is pretty comparable but the 1 V2 (1") and GF3 (Four Thirds) enjoy different sensor sizing.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 1 V2 was released 15 months later than the GF3 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon 1 V2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GF3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a simple overview of how the 1 V2 matches up versus the GF3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Nikon 1 V2 over the Panasonic GF3
| 1 V2 | GF3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | October 2012 |  | August 2011 | More recent by 15 months |
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 460k | Clearer screen (+461k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF3 over the Nikon 1 V2
| GF3 | 1 V2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Nikon 1 V2 and Panasonic GF3
| 1 V2 | GF3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial precise focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen |
Nikon 1 V2 vs Panasonic GF3 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon 1 V2 enjoys exterior 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) and the Panasonic GF3 has dimensions of 108mm x 67mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 264 grams (0.58 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the 1 V2 vs the GF3.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the 1 V2 and GF3 is 85 and 90 respectively.
Nikon 1 V2 vs Panasonic GF3 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements merely by seeing a spec sheet. The visual here may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1 V2 and GF3.
As you can see, the 2 cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The 1 V2 due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Nikon 1 V2 will provide extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The newer 1 V2 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.
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Nikon 1 V2 vs Panasonic GF3 Specifications
| Nikon 1 V2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Nikon | Panasonic |
| Model type | Nikon 1 V2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 |
| Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Announced | 2012-10-24 | 2011-08-11 |
| Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Expeed 3A | Venus Engine 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 | 14 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4608 x 3072 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 160 | 160 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 73 | 23 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Nikon 1 | Micro Four Thirds |
| Number of lenses | 13 | 107 |
| Focal length multiplier | 2.7 | 2.1 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 921k dot | 460k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Display tech | TFT LCD | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | 1,440k dot | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 60 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Max quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
| Continuous shutter speed | 15.0fps | 3.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 6.30 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Max flash sync | 1/250 seconds | 1/160 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVCHD, Motion JPEG |
| 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 278 grams (0.61 lbs) | 264 grams (0.58 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 109 x 82 x 46mm (4.3" x 3.2" x 1.8") | 108 x 67 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | 50 | 50 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 20.2 | 20.6 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.8 | 10.1 |
| DXO Low light rating | 403 | 459 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 310 pictures | 300 pictures |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | EN-EL21 | - |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at release | $599 | $360 |