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Nikon 1 V3 vs Panasonic GM1

Portability
87
Imaging
49
Features
79
Overall
61
Nikon 1 V3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
52
Features
60
Overall
55

Nikon 1 V3 vs Panasonic GM1 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
  • Released March 2014
  • Previous Model is Nikon 1 V2
Panasonic GM1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 204g - 99 x 55 x 30mm
  • Introduced December 2013
  • New Model is Panasonic GM5
Photography Glossary

Nikon 1 V3 vs Panasonic GM1 Overview

Below is a complete overview of the Nikon 1 V3 and Panasonic GM1, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the 1 V3 (18MP) and the GM1 (16MP) is relatively well matched but the 1 V3 (1") and GM1 (Four Thirds) posses different sensor sizing.

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The 1 V3 was manufactured 3 months later than the GM1 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the 1 V3 matches up vs the GM1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon 1 V3 over the Panasonic GM1

 1 V3 GM1 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1037k1036kSharper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic GM1 over the Nikon 1 V3

 GM1 1 V3 

Common features in the Nikon 1 V3 and Panasonic GM1

 1 V3 GM1 
IntroducedMarch 2014December 2013Similar generation
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Nikon 1 V3 vs Panasonic GM1 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon 1 V3 provides exterior measurements 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 GM1 has sizing of 99mm x 55mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") and a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon 1 V3 and Panasonic GM1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the 1 V3 compared to the GM1.

Nikon 1 V3 vs Panasonic GM1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the 1 V3 and GM1 is 87 and 93 respectively.

Nikon 1 V3 vs Panasonic GM1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon 1 V3 vs Panasonic GM1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements merely by looking at specifications. The photograph underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the 1 V3 and GM1.

To sum up, both the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The 1 V3 due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Nikon 1 V3 will give you greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots more aggressively.

Nikon 1 V3 vs Panasonic GM1 sensor size comparison

Nikon 1 V3 vs Panasonic GM1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon 1 V3 vs Panasonic GM1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon 1 V3 Portrait photography details
Panasonic GM1 Portrait photography details
69
manual focus
good MP (18MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports face detect focus
saves RAW files
64
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon 1 V3
Street photography with Panasonic GM1
76
has a tilting screen
sensor size is decent (1")
saves RAW files
comes with touch focus
does not have image stabilization
76
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
comes with touch focus
lighter than competition in class (204 grams)
above average ISO range (25,600)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon 1 V3 Sports photography advice
Panasonic GM1 Sports photography advice
62
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
fast continuous shooting (60.0 frames per second)
good MP (18 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports tracking focus
comes with phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
low battery (310 CIPA)
48
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
good resolution (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/500 seconds)
max fps low (5.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery life (230 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon 1 V3 Travel photography features
Panasonic GM1 Travel photography features
68
comes with touch focus
good MP (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
low battery (310 per charge)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
74
lighter than competition in class (204 grams)
comes with touch focus
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
terrible battery life (230 shots)
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon 1 V3 Landscape photography features
Panasonic GM1 Landscape photography features
65
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
good sized screen (3")
good MP (18MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
low battery (310 shots)
68
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
good resolution (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery life (230 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon 1 V3 Vlogging info
Panasonic GM1 Vlogging info
35
screen is touchscreen
supports face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have mic port
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
35
touchscreen capability
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (204g)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
missing mic socket
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Nikon 1 V3 vs Panasonic GM1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon 1 V3 and Panasonic GM1
 Nikon 1 V3Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1
General Information
Make Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon 1 V3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1
Class Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2014-03-13 2013-12-19
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-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 surface 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
Max resolution 5232 x 3488 4592 x 3448
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Minimum native ISO 160 200
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 171 23
Lens
Lens mount Nikon 1 Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 13 107
Focal length multiplier 2.7 2.1
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,037k dots 1,036k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT-LCD TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Viewfinder resolution 2,359k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/500 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 60.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m (ISO 100) 4.00 m
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, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250 seconds 1/50 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 24p), 1280 x 720p (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 381 grams (0.84 lb) 204 grams (0.45 lb)
Physical dimensions 111 x 65 x 33mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") 99 x 55 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 52 66
DXO Color Depth score 20.8 22.3
DXO Dynamic range score 10.7 11.7
DXO Low light score 384 660
Other
Battery life 310 photographs 230 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL20a -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse recording
Type of storage microSD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $997 $750