Nikon 1 V2 vs Panasonic GX850

Here, we will be analyzing the Nikon 1 V2 versus Panasonic GX850, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the 1 V2 (14MP) and the GX850 (16MP) is pretty close but the 1 V2 (1") and GX850 (Four Thirds) posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The 1 V2 was manufactured 5 years earlier than the GX850 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon 1 V2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GX850 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the 1 V2 grades versus the GX850 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon 1 V2 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon 1 V2 Gallery and Panasonic GX850 Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon 1 V2 comes with physical dimensions 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 GX850 has sizing of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Examine the Nikon 1 V2 versus Panasonic GX850 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the 1 V2 compared to the GX850.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 1 V2 and GX850 is 85 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements simply by viewing a spec sheet. The visual here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1 V2 and GX850.

As you can see, the two cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The 1 V2 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Panasonic GX850 will result in greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The older 1 V2 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.