Nikon 1 V2 vs Panasonic GH4

Below is a comprehensive comparison of the Nikon 1 V2 and Panasonic GH4, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the 1 V2 (14MP) and the GH4 (16MP) is pretty close but the 1 V2 (1") and GH4 (Four Thirds) feature different sensor size.

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The 1 V2 was launched 15 months earlier than the GH4 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the 1 V2 scores versus the GH4 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon 1 V2 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon 1 V2 Gallery and Panasonic GH4 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon 1 V2 enjoys 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) while the Panasonic GH4 has proportions of 133mm x 93mm x 84mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

See the Nikon 1 V2 and Panasonic GH4 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the 1 V2 and the GH4.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the 1 V2 and GH4 is 85 and 66 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements simply by researching specifications. The photograph below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the 1 V2 and GH4.

Plainly, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The 1 V2 because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh tougher and the Panasonic GH4 will provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older 1 V2 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.