Nikon 1 V2 vs Panasonic GM5

Lets look closer at the Nikon 1 V2 and Panasonic GM5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the 1 V2 (14MP) and the GM5 (16MP) is pretty well matched but the 1 V2 (1") and GM5 (Four Thirds) come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The 1 V2 was revealed 23 months prior to the GM5 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon 1 V2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GM5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short overview of how the 1 V2 matches up vs the GM5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon 1 V2 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5. The full galleries are provided at Nikon 1 V2 Gallery & Panasonic GM5 Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Nikon 1 V2 offers outer measurements of 109mm x 82mm x 46mm (4.3" x 3.2" x 1.8") with a weight of 278 grams (0.61 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GM5 has specifications of 99mm x 60mm x 36mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 211 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the 1 V2 against the GM5.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 1 V2 and GM5 is 85 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements purely by looking at technical specs. The graphic here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the 1 V2 and GM5.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The 1 V2 having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Panasonic GM5 will give you more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older 1 V2 is going to be behind in sensor tech.