Nikon 1 J2 + 1 NIKKOR VR 10-30mm vs. Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GF7K + 12-32mm

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Detailed comparison and review of Nikon 1 J2 + 1 NIKKOR VR 10-30mm and Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GF7K + 12-32mm. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sensors, proximity characteristics, memory capacities, but also other key features of both cameras and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the camera that best fits your needs and expectations.

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Nikon 1 J2 + 1 NIKKOR VR 10-30mm vs. Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GF7K + 12-32mm Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Nikon 1 J2 + 1 NIKKOR VR 10-30mm Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GF7K + 12-32mm
Product Type Digital camera - mirrorless system Digital camera - 1080p - mirrorless system
Lens Included 1 NIKKOR VR 10-30mm lens 12-32mm lens
Height 6.1 cm 6.46 cm
Width 10.6 cm 10.65 cm
Depth 2.98 cm 3.33 cm
Weight 237 g 236 g
Enclosure Colour Black | Red | Silver Silver | Brown
Optical Zoom 3x 2.6x
SENSOR Nikon 1 J2 + 1 NIKKOR VR 10-30mm Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GF7K + 12-32mm
Sensor Resolution 10.1 Megapixel 16.0 Megapixel
Optical Sensor Type High Speed AF CMOS Live MOS
Total Pixels 12,000,000 pixels 16,840,000 pixels
Effective Sensor Resolution 10,100,000 pixels 16,000,000 pixels
Optical Sensor Size 13.2 x 8.8 mm Four Thirds (17.3 x 13.0 mm)
Sensor Dust Reduction Yes Yes
Sensor Features - Supersonic Wave Filter (SWF)
Image Stabiliser Optical Optical (MEGA O.I.S.)
Built-in Optical Image Stabiliser Yes -
Sensors - Digital level metre
PROCESSOR Nikon 1 J2 + 1 NIKKOR VR 10-30mm Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GF7K + 12-32mm
Image Processor EXPEED 3 -
LENS Nikon 1 J2 + 1 NIKKOR VR 10-30mm Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GF7K + 12-32mm
Type Zoom lens - 3x zoom - 10 - 30 mm - f/3.5-5.6 - zoom Zoom lens - 2.6x zoom - 12 - 32 mm - f/3.5-5.6 G Vario
Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera 27 - 81mm 26 - 64mm
Focus Adjustment Automatic, manual Automatic, manual
Min Focus Distance 20 cm 20 cm
Max View Angle 77 degree(s) 84 degree(s)
Zoom Adjustment Manual Motorised drive
Lens Construction 9 groups / 12 elements 7 groups / 8 elements
Filter Size 40.5 mm 37 mm
Lens Mounting Type Nikon 1 -
Features Internal focusing system, aspherical lens, VR (Vibration Reduction), Lens Barrel Retraction Function ED glass, aspherical lens, Lens Barrel Retraction Function
FOCUSING Nikon 1 J2 + 1 NIKKOR VR 10-30mm Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GF7K + 12-32mm
Auto Focus TTL contrast and phase detection TTL contrast detection
Auto Focus Points (Zones) Qty 135 23
AE/AF Control Face-priority AF, Subject-tracking AF Face-priority AF, Subject-tracking AF, Touch Area AF
Face Detection Face-priority AF function Eye Detect AF, Face Recognition, face-priority AF function
VIEWFINDER Nikon 1 J2 + 1 NIKKOR VR 10-30mm Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GF7K + 12-32mm
Field of View Crop Factor 2.7 2
EXPOSURE & WHITE BALANCE Nikon 1 J2 + 1 NIKKOR VR 10-30mm Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GF7K + 12-32mm
ISO (Max) 6400 25600
Light Sensitivity ISO 100, ISO 800, ISO 400, ISO 200, ISO 1600, ISO 6400, ISO 3200, ISO auto (100-400), ISO auto (100-800), ISO auto (100-3200) ISO 800, ISO 400, ISO 200, ISO 160, ISO 1600, ISO 6400, ISO 3200, ISO auto, ISO 12800, ISO 25600
Exposure Metering Centre-weighted, spot, matrix Multi-segment, centre-weighted, spot
Exposure Metering Zones - 1728
Exposure Modes Programme, bulb, automatic, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority Programme, automatic, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority
Shooting Programs Backlight, night portrait, night landscape, panorama assist, Soft -
Special Effects Neutral, Vivid, monochrome, landscape, portrait, miniature, HDR, Selective Colour Sepia, Vivid, soft focus, natural, monochrome, portrait, miniature, Cross Process, Retro, Expressive, high dynamic, Bleach Bypass, High Key, Low Key, Scenery, Toy effect, Star Filter, Impressive Art, One Point Colour, Dynamic Monochrome, Sunshine, Old Days, Toy Pop, Fantasy, Rough Monochrome, Silky Monochrome
White Balance Custom, automatic, presets Custom, automatic, presets
White Balance Presets Incandescent, fluorescent, cloudy, sunlight, Flash, shade Incandescent, cloudy, Flash, daylight, shade, 2500K - 10000K (100K steps)
Max Shutter Speed 1/16000 sec 1/16000 sec
Min Shutter Speed 30 sec 60 sec
Exposure Compensation ±3 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps ±5 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps
Auto Exposure Bracketing - 7 steps in 1/3, 2/3 or 1 EV steps
White Balance Bracketing - Yes
X-sync Speed 1/60sec -
Exposure Range - EV 0-18 (ISO 100)
DISPLAY Nikon 1 J2 + 1 NIKKOR VR 10-30mm Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GF7K + 12-32mm
Type 3" LCD display 3" LCD display
Touch Screen - Yes
Display Format 921,000 pixels 1,040,000 pixels
Display Form Factor Built-in Folding
Display Features Display brightness control Display brightness control, display contrast control
FLASH Nikon 1 J2 + 1 NIKKOR VR 10-30mm Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GF7K + 12-32mm
Camera Flash Pop-up flash Pop-up flash
Guide Number (m / ISO 100) 5 4
Flash Modes Fill-in mode, rear curtain sync, slow synchro, auto mode, flash OFF mode, red-eye reduction Fill-in mode, slow synchro, auto mode, flash OFF mode, red-eye reduction
Red-Eye Reduction Yes Yes
Features AF illuminator, flash +/- compensation AF illuminator
VIDEOGRAPHY / CAMCORDER Nikon 1 J2 + 1 NIKKOR VR 10-30mm Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GF7K + 12-32mm
Digital Video Format H.264, MOV AVCHD, H.264
Image Recording Format JPEG, RAW + JPEG, NEF (RAW) JPEG, RAW, RAW + JPEG, MPO, MPO + JPEG
Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080
Microphone Operation Mode Stereo Stereo
Microphone Features Sensitivity control Wind noise reduction
MEMORY Nikon 1 J2 + 1 NIKKOR VR 10-30mm Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GF7K + 12-32mm
Memory Card Slot SD card SD card
Supported Memory Cards SD Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card SD Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDHC UHS-I Memory Card, SDXC UHS-I Memory Card
Memory Card Included - No
Included Memory Card 8 GB SDHC -
Image Storage JPEG 3872 x 2592
JPEG 2896 x 1944
JPEG 1936 x 1296
JPEG 3840 x 2160 - 1080/60i movie mode
JPEG 1920 x 1080 - 1080/30p movie mode
JPEG 1280 x 720 - 720/60p movie mode
JPEG 4592 x 3448
JPEG 3232 x 2424
JPEG 2272 x 1704
JPEG 1824 x 1368 - 3D mode
JPEG 4592 x 3064
JPEG 3232 x 2160
JPEG 2272 x 1520
MPO 1824 x 1216 - 3D mode
JPEG 4592 x 2584
JPEG 3232 x 1824
JPEG 1920 x 1080
MPO 1824 x 1024 - 3D mode
JPEG 3424 x 3424
JPEG 2416 x 2416
JPEG 1712 x 1712
MPO 1712 x 1712 - 3D mode
Video Capture H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 60 fps
H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 30 fps
H.264 - 1280 x 720 - 60 fps
H.264 - 640 x 240 - 400 fps
H.264 - 320 x 120 - 1200 fps
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BATTERY AND CHARGING Nikon 1 J2 + 1 NIKKOR VR 10-30mm Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GF7K + 12-32mm
Battery Type Nikon EN-EL20 Lithium Ion Lithium Ion - manufacturer-specific
Details Nikon EN-EL20 Li-ion rechargeable battery - 1020 mAh (included) Li-ion rechargeable battery - 680 mAh (included)
Battery Life Photo shooting - 220 shots Photo shooting - 230 shots (with 12-32mm lens)
Photo shooting - 210 shots (with 14-42mm lens)
Photo shooting - 230 shots (with 35-100mm lens)
CONNECTIONS Nikon 1 J2 + 1 NIKKOR VR 10-30mm Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GF7K + 12-32mm
Interface HDMI, USB 2.0 Composite video/audio, HDMI, USB 2.0, IEEE 802.11b/g/n
Print Standard Direct print, DPOF support, Exif Print support, PictBridge support Direct print, Exif Print support, PictBridge support
Connector Type USB 2.0
HDMI output
USB 2.0
HDMI output (19 pin micro HDMI Type D)
Composite video/audio output
FEATURES Nikon 1 J2 + 1 NIKKOR VR 10-30mm Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GF7K + 12-32mm
Self-Timer Delay 10 sec, 2sec, 5 sec -
Continuous Shooting Speed 5 frames per second, 10 frames per second, 30 frames per second, 60 frames per second 2 frames per second, 4 frames per second, 5 frames per second, 10 frames per second, 40 frames per second, 5.8 frames per second
Additional Features Slow motion playback, digital image rotation, camera orientation detection, histogram display, interval shooting mode, takes photos while film recording, Active D-Lighting technology, Scene Auto Selector, HDR image enhancement technology, Eye-Fi Card Ready, Smart Photo Selector, Motion Snapshot Built-in speaker, RGB primary colour filter, digital image rotation, histogram display, cropping an image, resizing an image, in-camera film editing, Intelligent Auto (iA), HDR image enhancement technology, text stamp, Touch Shutter technology, Light Speed AF
OTHERS Nikon 1 J2 + 1 NIKKOR VR 10-30mm Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GF7K + 12-32mm
Included Accessories Carrying strap, battery charger, dust cap, body cap, lens cap, carrying case, USB cable Battery charger, lens cap, shoulder strap, USB cable
Software Drivers & Utilities, Nikon ViewNX 2, Nikon Short Movie Creator Drivers & Utilities, Loilo LoiLoScope (Trial), Panasonic PHOTOfunSTUDIO 9.6 Premium Edition, SILKYPIX Developer Studio 4.2 SE
Max Operating Temperature 40 °C 40 °C
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C 0 °C
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