Panasonic GX1
Mirrorless Camera
 vs Nikon 1 J3
Mirrorless Camera

What’s good about the Panasonic Lumix DMC GX1

Best price $538
  • 55% more battery life 340 shots vs 220 shots
  • Higher sensor resolution 16 MP vs 14.2 MP
  • Significantly larger image sensor 225 mm² vs 116 mm²
  • Has longer exposure available 60 seconds vs 30 seconds
  • Better light sensitivity by 1 f-stop 12,800 ISO vs 6,400 ISO
  • Faster continuous shooting speed 20 shots per sec vs 15 shots per sec
  • Has a flash hot shoe connector 1 J3 does not
Find out more about the Panasonic Lumix DMC GX1

What’s good about the Nikon 1 J3

Best price
$499
  • Weighs a little bit less than the GX1 7.1 oz vs 11.22 oz
  • Significantly smaller body size 11 in³ vs 19 in³
  • Slightly cheaper street price $499 vs $538
  • Higher resolution rear screen 921k dots vs 460k dots
  • Newer camera February 2013 vs December 2011
  • Has HDR on-board GX1 does not have HDR
  • Has panorama image capture GX1 does not have panorama
  • Has 3D capture capabilities GX1 does not have 3D
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What the Panasonic GX1 and Nikon 1 J3 have in common

  • Same viewscreen size 3.0″
  • Same quality video capture 1080p 30fps
  • interchangeable lenses
  • HDMI port
  • RAW capture

What’s missing from both the Panasonic GX1 and the Nikon 1 J3

  • No GPS tagging
  • No waterproof housing
  • No external microphone jack
  • No Wi-Fi
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