Nikon 1 V3 vs Panasonic G85

On this page, we will be evaluating the Nikon 1 V3 versus Panasonic G85, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the 1 V3 (18MP) and the G85 (16MP) is pretty similar but the 1 V3 (1") and G85 (Four Thirds) offer different sensor measurements.

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The 1 V3 was unveiled 3 years prior to the G85 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Nikon 1 V3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic G85 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short overview of how the 1 V3 matches up vs the G85 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon 1 V3 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon 1 V3 Gallery and Panasonic G85 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon 1 V3 comes with outside dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 381 grams (0.84 lbs) and the Panasonic G85 has dimensions of 128mm x 89mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") having a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs).

Check out the Nikon 1 V3 versus Panasonic G85 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the 1 V3 versus the G85.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 1 V3 and G85 is 87 and 69 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements merely by going over a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the 1 V3 and G85.

Clearly, each of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The 1 V3 using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh harder and the Nikon 1 V3 will offer greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older 1 V3 is going to be behind in sensor technology.