Nikon 1 V3 vs Panasonic G7
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Nikon 1 V3 vs Panasonic G7 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 160 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon 1 Mount
- 381g - 111 x 65 x 33mm
- Released March 2014
- Previous Model is Nikon 1 V2
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 410g - 125 x 86 x 77mm
- Revealed May 2015
- Older Model is Panasonic G6
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Lets examine more closely at the Nikon 1 V3 versus Panasonic G7, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the 1 V3 (18MP) and the G7 (16MP) is fairly similar but the 1 V3 (1") and G7 (Four Thirds) use different sensor sizing.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 1 V3 was brought out 14 months prior to the G7 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon 1 V3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic G7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before going through a full comparison, below is a short view of how the 1 V3 scores versus the G7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon 1 V3 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7. The entire galleries are available at Nikon 1 V3 Gallery & Panasonic G7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon 1 V3 over the Panasonic G7
| 1 V3 | G7 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Panasonic G7 over the Nikon 1 V3
| G7 | 1 V3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | May 2015 |  | March 2014 | Fresher by 14 months |
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
| Display resolution | 1040k |  | 1037k | Clearer display (+3k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Nikon 1 V3 and Panasonic G7
| 1 V3 | G7 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial accurate focusing | ||
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display measurement |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Nikon 1 V3 vs Panasonic G7 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry your camera, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon 1 V3 features exterior measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 381 grams (0.84 lbs) while the Panasonic G7 has specifications of 125mm x 86mm x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0") having a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the 1 V3 against the G7.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 1 V3 and G7 is 87 and 71 respectively.
Nikon 1 V3 vs Panasonic G7 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing just by reviewing specifications. The graphic below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the 1 V3 and G7.
To sum up, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The 1 V3 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Nikon 1 V3 will offer you greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The older 1 V3 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
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Nikon 1 V3 vs Panasonic G7 Specifications
| Nikon 1 V3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Nikon | Panasonic |
| Model | Nikon 1 V3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 |
| Class | Advanced Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
| Released | 2014-03-13 | 2015-05-19 |
| Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Expeed 4A | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1" | Four Thirds |
| Sensor dimensions | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
| Sensor area | 116.2mm² | 224.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 18 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 5232 x 3488 | 4592 x 3448 |
| Highest native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
| Min native ISO | 160 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 171 | 49 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | Nikon 1 | Micro Four Thirds |
| Available lenses | 13 | 107 |
| Crop factor | 2.7 | 2.1 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 1,037k dots | 1,040k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen technology | TFT-LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | 2,359k dots | 2,360k dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 60s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
| Fastest silent shutter speed | 1/16000s | 1/16000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 60.0 frames per sec | 7.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.00 m (ISO 100) | 9.30 m |
| Flash options | Fill-flash, fill-flash w/slow sync, rear curtain sync, rear curtain w/slow sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash synchronize | 1/250s | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) | 3840 x 2160 (30, 25, 24, 20fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 381 gr (0.84 pounds) | 410 gr (0.90 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 111 x 65 x 33mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 125 x 86 x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | 52 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | 20.8 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 10.7 | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | 384 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 310 pictures | 350 pictures |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | EN-EL20a | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | microSD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch pricing | $997 | $800 |