Nikon 1 V3 vs Panasonic GF3

Below, we are analyzing the Nikon 1 V3 and Panasonic GF3, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the 1 V3 (18MP) and GF3 (12MP) and the 1 V3 (1") and GF3 (Four Thirds) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The 1 V3 was announced 2 years later than the GF3 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the 1 V3 scores vs the GF3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon 1 V3 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon 1 V3 Gallery and Panasonic GF3 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon 1 V3 comes with exterior dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 381 grams (0.84 lbs) and the Panasonic GF3 has specifications of 108mm x 67mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 264 grams (0.58 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the 1 V3 versus the GF3.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 1 V3 and GF3 is 87 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements purely by going through technical specs. The photograph underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1 V3 and GF3.

As you have seen, both cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The 1 V3 using its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Nikon 1 V3 will show greater detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The fresher 1 V3 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.