Nikon 1 V3 vs Panasonic GX850

Below is a detailed analysis of the Nikon 1 V3 versus Panasonic GX850, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the 1 V3 (18MP) and the GX850 (16MP) is very well matched but the 1 V3 (1") and GX850 (Four Thirds) feature different sensor dimensions.

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The 1 V3 was revealed 3 years prior to the GX850 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summation of how the 1 V3 scores versus the GX850 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon 1 V3 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850. The full galleries are provided at Nikon 1 V3 Gallery and Panasonic GX850 Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon 1 V3 features outside measurements 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 GX850 has dimensions of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon 1 V3 versus Panasonic GX850 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the 1 V3 compared to the GX850.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 1 V3 and GX850 is 87 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements purely by looking at specifications. The graphic here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the 1 V3 and GX850.

Plainly, both of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The 1 V3 using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Nikon 1 V3 will resolve greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older 1 V3 is going to be behind in sensor technology.