Nikon 1 V3 vs Panasonic GX8

Lets look a bit more closely at the Nikon 1 V3 vs Panasonic GX8, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the 1 V3 (18MP) and the GX8 (20MP) is relatively well matched but the 1 V3 (1") and GX8 (Four Thirds) boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The 1 V3 was manufactured 16 months earlier than the GX8 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summary of how the 1 V3 grades vs the GX8 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon 1 V3 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8. The entire galleries are available at Nikon 1 V3 Gallery and Panasonic GX8 Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon 1 V3 has exterior dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 381 grams (0.84 lbs) while the Panasonic GX8 has dimensions of 133mm x 78mm x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5") and a weight of 487 grams (1.07 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the 1 V3 versus the GX8.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 1 V3 and GX8 is 87 and 74 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specs. The image here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the 1 V3 and GX8.

All in all, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The 1 V3 because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Panasonic GX8 will give you greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged 1 V3 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.