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Nikon 1 J5 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1

3.87 in
2.35 in
Nikon 1 J5 Digital Camera
Nikon 1 J5
3.88 in
2.16 in
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 Digital Camera
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1
Available colors
Editiorial reviews
27
3.8 out of 5
11 user ratings
5 stars
36 %
4 stars
36 %
3 stars
18 %
2 stars
9 %
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4.1 out of 5
16 user ratings
5 stars
43 %
4 stars
37 %
3 stars
12 %
2 stars
6 %
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0 %
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43
4.3 out of 5
43 user ratings
5 stars
46 %
4 stars
34 %
3 stars
18 %
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35
4.2 out of 5
35 user ratings
5 stars
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Full Comparison

Sensor

Nikon 1 J5Nikon 1 J5
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1
Sensor typeCMOSLive MOS
Image sensor formatCXFour Thirds
Sensor size0.52 in0.68 in
Sensor photo detectors23.0 Mpx17.0 Mpx
Effective pixels21.0 Mpx16.0 Mpx
Image ratio w:h3:2
  • 1:1
  • 3:2
  • 4:3
  • 16:9
Max resolution5568 x 3712 px4592 x 3448 px

Image

Nikon 1 J5Nikon 1 J5
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1
ISO
  • 160
  • 12800
  • 125
  • 200
  • 400
  • 800
  • 1600
  • 3200
  • 6400
  • 12800
  • 25600
  • Auto
ISO minimum160125
ISO maximum1280025600
Maximum image resolution5568 x 3712 px4592 x 3448 px
White balance presets65
White balance modes
  • Auto
  • Cloudy
  • Direct sunlight
  • Flash
  • Fluorescent
  • Incandescent
  • Manual
  • Shade
  • Auto
  • Cloudy
  • Daylight
  • Flash
  • Incandescent
  • Shade
Custom white balanceyesyes
Supported image file formats
  • JPG
  • NEF
  • RAW
  • JPG
  • RAW
Photo effects
  • Black&White
  • Neutral
  • Vivid
  • Black&White
  • Skin tones
  • Vivid
Image stabilizeryesno
Supported aspect ratios
  • 3:2
  • 16:9
  • 1:1
  • 3:2
  • 4:3
  • 16:9
Uncompressed formatRAWRAW

Optics and focus

Nikon 1 J5Nikon 1 J5
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1
Lens mountNikon 1Micro Four Thirds
Maximum aperture43.5
Focus adjustmentAuto/ManualAuto
Focal length multiplier2.7x2x
Autofocus
  • Continuous Auto Focus
  • Servo Auto Focus
  • Single Auto Focus
  • Tracking Auto Focus
  • Continuous Auto Focus
  • Face detection
  • Face tracking
  • Flexible Spot Auto Focus
  • Single Auto Focus
Auto Focus (AF) lockyesyes
Manual focusyesyes
Auto Focus (AF) assist beamyesyes
Number of focus points10523
Filter diameter2.17 in1.46 in

Screen and viewfinder

Nikon 1 J5Nikon 1 J5
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1
Screen size3.0 in3.0 in
Articulated LCDyesno
Screen technologyLCD TFTLCD
Screen dots10370001036000
Touch screennoyes
Live viewyesyes
ViewfinderNoneNone

Photography features

Nikon 1 J5Nikon 1 J5
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1
Camera shutter typeElectronicElectronic
Minimum shutter speed30.0 s60.0 s
Maximum shutter speed1.0 s1.0 s
Maximum shutter speed (electronic)1/16000 sec1/16000 sec
Shutter priorityyesyes
Aperture priorityyesyes
Manual exposure modeyesyes
Exposure compensation plus35
Exposure compensation minus-3-5
Expousure compensation steps1/31/3
Auto exposure lockyesyes
Continuous shootingyesyes
Self-timer delay
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
Histogramyesyes
Subject / scene modesyesyes
Built-in flashyesyes
Flash range54
Flash modes
  • Auto
  • Fill-in
  • Flash OFF
  • Redeye Reduction
  • Second-curtain Sync
  • Slow Sync
  • Forced OFF
  • Forced ON
  • Redeye Reduction
  • Slow Sync
External flashnono
Continuous drive60.0 fps5.0 fps
Scene modes
  • Close-up
  • Night landscape
  • Night portrait
  • Portrait
  • Landscape
  • Children
  • Night landscape
  • Pet
  • Portrait
  • Sports
  • Sunset
Self-timeryesyes
Metering modes
  • Multi
  • Center-weighted
  • Spot
  • Multi
  • Center-weighted
  • Spot
Self-timer options
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10

Videography features

Nikon 1 J5Nikon 1 J5
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1
Maximum resolution3840 x 2160 px1920 x 1080 px
Video recordingyesyes
Recording resolutions
  • 1280 x 720
  • 1280 x 960
  • 1920 x 1080
  • 3840 x 2160
  • 640 x 480
  • 1280 x 720
  • 1920 x 1080
HD type4K Ultra HDFull HD
Supported video file formats
  • H.264
  • MOV
  • MPEG-4
AVCHD
Camera playback
  • Movie
  • Single image
  • Slide show
  • Movie
  • Single image
  • Slide show
  • Thumbnails
Motion JPEG frame rate60.0 fps30.0 fps

Audio features

Nikon 1 J5Nikon 1 J5
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1
Built-in microphoneyesyes
Microphone typeStereoStereo
Speaker typeMonoMono
Voice recordingyesyes
Supported audio file formats
  • AAC
  • PCM
AAC

Design

Nikon 1 J5Nikon 1 J5
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1
Body typeMILCMILC
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Silver
  • White
  • Black
  • Black,Silver
  • Blue
  • Brown,Silver
  • Orange,Silver
  • White
Anti-dust systemyesyes
Environmentally sealednono

Dimensions

Nikon 1 J5Nikon 1 J5
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1
Weight8.15 oz6.1 oz
Width3.87 in3.88 in
Height2.35 in2.16 in
Depth1.24 in1.2 in

Storage

Nikon 1 J5Nikon 1 J5
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1
Compatible memory cards
  • MicroSD
  • MicroSDHC
  • MicroSDXC
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
Memory slots11
Storage types
  • microSD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
Camera file system
  • DCF 2.0
  • Exif 2.3
  • DCF
  • Exif 2.3
  • RAW

Power

Nikon 1 J5Nikon 1 J5
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1
Power source typeBatteryBattery
Battery life (CIPA)250220
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
Lithium-Ion
Battery capacity1030.0 mAh680.0 mAh
Battery level indicatoryesyes
Battery voltage7.4 V7.2 V
Number of batteries supported11
AC adapter includedYyes

Connectivity

Nikon 1 J5Nikon 1 J5
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1
HDMIyesyes
HDMI connector typeMicroMicro
USB version3.12.0
WirelessBuilt-InBuilt-In
Supported WiFi types
  • IEEE 802.11b
  • IEEE 802.11g
  • IEEE 802.11b
  • IEEE 802.11g
  • IEEE 802.11n
Remote controlyesNo
PictBridgeyesyes
NFCyesno
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yesyes

Other features

Nikon 1 J5Nikon 1 J5
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1
GPSnono
Energy Star certifiednono
Tripod mounting supportedyesyes
On Screen Display (OSD) languages
  • ARA
  • BUL
  • CHI
  • CHI
  • CZE
  • DAN
  • DEU
  • DUT
  • ENG
  • ESP
  • FIN
  • FRE
  • GRE
  • HUN
  • IND
  • ITA
  • JPN
  • KOR
  • NOR
  • PER
  • POL
  • POR
  • RUM
  • RUS
  • SER
  • SWE
  • THA
  • TUR
  • UKR
  • VIE
  • ENG
  • ESP

Pros & Cons

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