Nikon 1 V3 vs Panasonic GX1

Below is a extended analysis of the Nikon 1 V3 versus Panasonic GX1, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the 1 V3 (18MP) and the GX1 (16MP) is pretty close but the 1 V3 (1") and GX1 (Four Thirds) possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The 1 V3 was announced 2 years later than the GX1 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short view of how the 1 V3 scores against the GX1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon 1 V3 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1. The whole galleries are available at Nikon 1 V3 Gallery & Panasonic GX1 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon 1 V3 comes with outside measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 381 grams (0.84 lbs) and the Panasonic GX1 has measurements of 116mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") along with a weight of 318 grams (0.70 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the 1 V3 against the GX1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 1 V3 and GX1 is 87 and 87 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements only by looking through specifications. The photograph here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the 1 V3 and GX1.

Plainly, both of those cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The 1 V3 using its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Nikon 1 V3 will result in greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more modern 1 V3 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.