Nikon 1 V2 vs Panasonic GM1

Below is a in depth analysis of the Nikon 1 V2 vs Panasonic GM1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the 1 V2 (14MP) and the GM1 (16MP) is fairly well matched but the 1 V2 (1") and GM1 (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The 1 V2 was unveiled 14 months before the GM1 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon 1 V2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GM1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the 1 V2 scores versus the GM1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon 1 V2 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon 1 V2 Gallery & Panasonic GM1 Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon 1 V2 comes with outside measurements of 109mm x 82mm x 46mm (4.3" x 3.2" x 1.8") with a weight of 278 grams (0.61 lbs) while the Panasonic GM1 has dimensions of 99mm x 55mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") along with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon 1 V2 vs Panasonic GM1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the 1 V2 compared to the GM1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 1 V2 and GM1 is 85 and 93 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements purely by looking at specs. The visual underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the 1 V2 and GM1.

All in all, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The 1 V2 with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Panasonic GM1 will give more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older 1 V2 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.