Nikon 1 V3 vs Nikon Z5

Its time to look much closer at the Nikon 1 V3 versus Nikon Z5, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras and they are both built by Nikon. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the 1 V3 (18MP) and Z5 (24MP) and the 1 V3 (1") and Z5 (Full frame) possess different sensor sizing.

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The 1 V3 was announced 7 years prior to the Z5 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon 1 V3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon Z5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the 1 V3 grades vs the Z5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon 1 V3 and Nikon Z5. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon 1 V3 Gallery and Nikon Z5 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon 1 V3 has external measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 381 grams (0.84 lbs) and the Nikon Z5 has sizing of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs).

Look at the Nikon 1 V3 versus Nikon Z5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the 1 V3 compared to the Z5.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the 1 V3 and Z5 is 87 and 62 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing merely by going over specifications. The photograph below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the 1 V3 and Z5.

To sum up, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The 1 V3 having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Nikon Z5 will offer greater detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The older 1 V3 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.