Nikon 1 V3 vs Panasonic G85
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Nikon 1 V3 vs Panasonic G85 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 160 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon 1 Mount
- 381g - 111 x 65 x 33mm
- Launched March 2014
- Old Model is Nikon 1 V2
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600 (Expand to 25600)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 505g - 128 x 89 x 74mm
- Introduced September 2016
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-G80
- New Model is Panasonic G95
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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.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
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Reasons to pick Nikon 1 V3 over the Panasonic G85
| 1 V3 | G85 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Panasonic G85 over the Nikon 1 V3
| G85 | 1 V3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | September 2016 |  | March 2014 | More recent by 30 months |
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen |
| Screen resolution | 1040k |  | 1037k | Sharper screen (+3k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Common features in the Nikon 1 V3 and Panasonic G85
| 1 V3 | G85 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More precise focus | ||
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen measurements |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Nikon 1 V3 vs Panasonic G85 Physical Comparison
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.
Nikon 1 V3 vs Panasonic G85 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Nikon 1 V3 vs Panasonic G85 Specifications
| Nikon 1 V3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Nikon | Panasonic |
| Model | Nikon 1 V3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 |
| Also referred to as | - | Lumix DMC-G80 |
| Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
| Launched | 2014-03-13 | 2016-09-19 |
| 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 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 5232 x 3488 | 4592 x 3448 |
| Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
| Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
| Lowest native ISO | 160 | 200 |
| RAW files | ||
| Lowest enhanced ISO | - | 100 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 171 | 49 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Nikon 1 | Micro Four Thirds |
| Available lenses | 13 | 107 |
| Crop factor | 2.7 | 2.1 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
| Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 1,037k dots | 1,040k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Display 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 | - | 0.74x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 60s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
| Fastest quiet shutter speed | 1/16000s | 1/16000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 60.0 frames/s | 9.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.00 m (ISO 100) | 6.20 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash modes | Fill-flash, fill-flash w/slow sync, rear curtain sync, rear curtain w/slow sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, off | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash synchronize | 1/250s | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
| Video 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 | 381g (0.84 lbs) | 505g (1.11 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 111 x 65 x 33mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 128 x 89 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | 52 | 71 |
| DXO Color Depth score | 20.8 | 22.8 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 10.7 | 12.5 |
| DXO Low light score | 384 | 656 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 310 pictures | 330 pictures |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | EN-EL20a | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs x 3 shots) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | microSD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail price | $997 | $900 |
