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Nikon 1 V3 vs Panasonic GF5

Portability
87
Imaging
49
Features
79
Overall
61
Nikon 1 V3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 front
Portability
89
Imaging
49
Features
54
Overall
51

Nikon 1 V3 vs Panasonic GF5 Key Specs

Nikon 1 V3
(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
  • Superseded the Nikon 1 V2
Panasonic GF5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 267g - 108 x 67 x 37mm
  • Announced April 2012
  • Older Model is Panasonic GF3
  • New Model is Panasonic GF6
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Nikon 1 V3 vs Panasonic GF5 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Nikon 1 V3 vs Panasonic GF5, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the 1 V3 (18MP) and GF5 (12MP) and the 1 V3 (1") and GF5 (Four Thirds) have different sensor sizes.

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The 1 V3 was revealed 24 months later than the GF5 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the 1 V3 matches up against the GF5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon 1 V3 over the Panasonic GF5

 1 V3 GF5 
AnnouncedMarch 2014April 2012Fresher by 24 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1037k920kSharper screen (+117k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF5 over the Nikon 1 V3

 GF5 1 V3 

Common features in the Nikon 1 V3 and Panasonic GF5

 1 V3 GF5 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Nikon 1 V3 vs Panasonic GF5 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon 1 V3 has outer measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 381 grams (0.84 lbs) and the Panasonic GF5 has measurements of 108mm x 67mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 267 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the 1 V3 and the GF5.

Nikon 1 V3 vs Panasonic GF5 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 1 V3 and GF5 is 87 and 89 respectively.

Nikon 1 V3 vs Panasonic GF5 top view buttons comparison

Nikon 1 V3 vs Panasonic GF5 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing merely by checking out technical specs. The photograph here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the 1 V3 and GF5.

As you have seen, both of those cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The 1 V3 with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh tougher and the Nikon 1 V3 will produce extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The younger 1 V3 provides a benefit in sensor tech.

Nikon 1 V3 vs Panasonic GF5 sensor size comparison

Nikon 1 V3 vs Panasonic GF5 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon 1 V3 vs Panasonic GF5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon 1 V3 Portrait photography information
Panasonic GF5 Portrait photography information
69
focusing manually
decent MP (18MP)
good sensor size (1")
comes with face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
56
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Nikon 1 V3 Street photography information
Panasonic GF5 Street photography information
76
screen tilts
good sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
includes focus via touch
no image stabilization
70
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
provides focus by touch
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon 1 V3 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic GF5 as a Sports photography camera
62
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
high fps (60.0 frames per second)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
comes with tracking focus
has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
not so great battery life (310 shots)
41
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon 1 V3 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic GF5 as a Travel photography camera
68
includes focus via touch
decent MP (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
not so great battery life (310 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
61
provides focus by touch
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon 1 V3 Landscape photography features
Panasonic GF5 Landscape photography features
65
focusing manually
swap lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
decent MP (18MP)
good sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
not so great battery life (310 shots)
59
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon 1 V3
Vlogging with Panasonic GF5
35
has touchscreen
comes with face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has mic support
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
32
touchscreen
comes with face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
does not have external mic socket
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Nikon 1 V3 vs Panasonic GF5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon 1 V3 and Panasonic GF5
 Nikon 1 V3Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5
General Information
Company Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon 1 V3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5
Class Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2014-03-13 2012-04-05
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed 4A Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5232 x 3488 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Min native ISO 160 160
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 171 23
Lens
Lens support Nikon 1 Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 13 107
Focal length multiplier 2.7 2.1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,037 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT-LCD TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Viewfinder resolution 2,359 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 60.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (ISO 100) 6.30 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
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/250 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 381g (0.84 pounds) 267g (0.59 pounds)
Physical dimensions 111 x 65 x 33mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") 108 x 67 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 52 50
DXO Color Depth rating 20.8 20.5
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.7 10.0
DXO Low light rating 384 573
Other
Battery life 310 images 360 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL20a -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse recording
Storage type microSD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $997 $600