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Nikon 1 V3 vs Panasonic GF7

Portability
87
Imaging
49
Features
79
Overall
61
Nikon 1 V3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 front
Portability
90
Imaging
54
Features
66
Overall
58

Nikon 1 V3 vs Panasonic GF7 Key Specs

Nikon 1 V3
(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
  • Replaced the Nikon 1 V2
Panasonic GF7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 1/16000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 266g - 107 x 65 x 33mm
  • Launched February 2015
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic GF6
  • Renewed by Panasonic GF8
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Nikon 1 V3 vs Panasonic GF7 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Nikon 1 V3 versus Panasonic GF7, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the 1 V3 (18MP) and the GF7 (16MP) is relatively comparable but the 1 V3 (1") and GF7 (Four Thirds) offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The 1 V3 was introduced 10 months prior to the GF7 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a concise overview of how the 1 V3 matches up vs the GF7 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon 1 V3 over the Panasonic GF7

 1 V3 GF7 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF7 over the Nikon 1 V3

 GF7 1 V3 
LaunchedFebruary 2015March 2014More recent by 10 months
Screen resolution1040k1037kCrisper screen (+3k dot)

Common features in the Nikon 1 V3 and Panasonic GF7

 1 V3 GF7 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Nikon 1 V3 vs Panasonic GF7 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon 1 V3 comes with external dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 381 grams (0.84 lbs) while the Panasonic GF7 has proportions of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon 1 V3 versus Panasonic GF7 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the 1 V3 vs the GF7.

Nikon 1 V3 vs Panasonic GF7 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 1 V3 and GF7 is 87 and 90 respectively.

Nikon 1 V3 vs Panasonic GF7 top view buttons comparison

Nikon 1 V3 vs Panasonic GF7 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements only by checking out specs. The photograph underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the 1 V3 and GF7.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The 1 V3 with its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh tougher and the Nikon 1 V3 will produce greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The older 1 V3 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Nikon 1 V3 vs Panasonic GF7 sensor size comparison

Nikon 1 V3 vs Panasonic GF7 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon 1 V3 vs Panasonic GF7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon 1 V3 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic GF7 Portrait photography factors
69
has manual focus
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
features face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
65
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detect focus
saves RAW files
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

Nikon 1 V3 Street photography features
Panasonic GF7 Street photography features
76
tilting screen
sensor size is decent (1")
exports RAW formats
boasts focus by touch
no image stabilization
80
tilting screen
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
boasts focus by touch
good ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon 1 V3 Sports photography features
Panasonic GF7 Sports photography features
62
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
max frames per second high (60.0 fps)
megapixel count good (18MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
features tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect AF
no image stabilization
low battery power (310 CIPA)
52
high shutter speed (1/16,000 seconds)
good resolution (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.8 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery (230 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon 1 V3 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic GF7 as a Travel photography camera
68
boasts focus by touch
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
low battery power (310 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
70
boasts focus by touch
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
terrible battery (230 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon 1 V3
Landscape photography with Panasonic GF7
65
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
megapixel count good (18MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
low battery power (310 CIPA)
69
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
good resolution (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery (230 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon 1 V3 Vlogging features
Panasonic GF7 Vlogging features
35
touch screen
features face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external microphone support
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
33
has touchscreen
has face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
no microphone jack
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Nikon 1 V3 vs Panasonic GF7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon 1 V3 and Panasonic GF7
 Nikon 1 V3Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7
General Information
Company Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon 1 V3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7
Class Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2014-03-13 2015-02-01
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed 4A Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5232 x 3488 4592 x 3448
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Minimum native ISO 160 200
RAW data
Minimum boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 171 23
Lens
Lens mount Nikon 1 Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 13 107
Crop factor 2.7 2.1
Screen
Range of display Tilting Tilting
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,037 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT-LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Viewfinder resolution 2,359 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/16000s
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shooting speed 60.0 frames/s 5.8 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m (ISO 100) 4.00 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 w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, flash off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 381 gr (0.84 lbs) 266 gr (0.59 lbs)
Physical dimensions 111 x 65 x 33mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs 230 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL20a -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3-shot/10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage microSD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $997 $308