Nikon 1 J5 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85

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      Specifications

      General Nikon 1 J5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85
      BrandNikonPanasonic
      Model1 J5Lumix DMC-GX85
      Predecessor ModelNikon 1 J4
      MSRP$499 (w/10-30mm PZ lens), $749 (w/10-30 PZ and 30-110mm lenses), $1049 (w/10-100mm lens)£509 (body only), $799/£599 (w/12-32mm lens), £729 (w/12-32 and 35-100mm lenses)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeMirrorlessMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon 1 J5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85
      Sensor TypeBSI-CMOSCMOS
      Sensor FormatCX
      Sensor Size1-inchMicro Four Thirds
      Sensor Dimensions13.2 x 8.8 mm17.3 x 13 mm
      Total Pixels23.01 Megapixel16.84 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels20.8 Megapixel16 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range160 - 12,800200 - 25,600
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 25,600
      Photo Nikon 1 J5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85
      ProcessorEXPEED 5AVenus Engine
      Max Image Resolution5568 x 37124592 x 3448
      Other Resolutions4176 x 2784, 2784 x 18564:3 (3232 x 2424, 2272 x 1704), 3:2 (4592 x 3064, 3232 x 2160, 1824 x 1216), 16:9 (4592 x 2584, 3840 x 2160, 1920 x 1080), 1:1 (3424 x 3424, 2416 x 2416, 1712 x 1712)
      Image Aspect Ratios3:21:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, normalFine, standard
      Bit Depth12-Bit
      Color SpacesRGB, Adobe RGB
      Timelapse Recording
      Active D-LightingOn
      Off
      Focus Nikon 1 J5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85
      Focusing SystemHybrid autofocus (phase detection/contrast-detect AF)
      AF-assist illuminator
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoAutomatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Full-Time Servo, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AFContinuous-Servo AF, Flexible, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      Number of Focus Points17149
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Nikon 1 J5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85
      Lens MountNikon 1Micro Four Thirds
      Crop Factor2.7x2x
      Image Stabilization5-Axis Sensor Shift
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Nikon 1 J5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85
      Screen TypeTiltingTilting
      Screen Technology180 degree flip-up TFT LCDTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution1,037k dot1,040k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Nikon 1 J5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85
      ViewfinderElectronic
      Viewfinder Coverage100%
      Viewfinder Magnification1.39x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.70x
      Viewfinder Resolution2,765k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint17.5 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +3
      Shutter Nikon 1 J5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85
      Shutter TypeElectronic
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec60 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/16000 sec1/16000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting20.0 fps8.0 fps
      Flash Nikon 1 J5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      Auto with red-eye reduction
      Fill-flash
      Fill-flash with slow sync
      Red-eye reduction
      Red-eye reduction with slow sync
      Rear curtain sync
      Rear curtain with slow sync
      Slow sync with red-eye reduction
      Off      		Auto
      auto w/redeye reduction
      forced on
      forced on w/redeye reduction
      slow sync
      slow sync w/redeye reduction
      forced off
      Flash Range5.00 m at ISO 1006.00 m at ISO 200
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/160 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +1 EV (1/3 EV steps)-3 to +3 EV (1/3 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash Systemi-TTL flash control using image sensor availableTTL
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe
      Exposure Nikon 1 J5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range0 to +18 EV
      Exposure Compensation±3 EV (1/3 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±3 EV (3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments)
      Exposure LockLuminosity locked at metered value when shutter-release button is pressed halfway
      DXO Nikon 1 J5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85
      DxO Low Light ISO479662
      DxO Color Depth22.122.9
      DxO Dynamic Range12.012.6
      DxO Overall Score6571
      Video Nikon 1 J5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85
      Movie File FormatMOV
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264MPEG-4, AVCHD
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10803840 x 2160
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 minunlimited
      Terminals Nikon 1 J5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro Micro
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Nikon 1 J5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g, 2.4 GHz802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Remote Control via smartphone via smartphone
      Environmental Nikon 1 J5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Nikon 1 J5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85
      Dimensions98 x 60 x 32 mm (3.86 x 2.36 x 1.26")122 x 71 x 44 mm (4.8 x 2.8 x 1.73")
      Weight (inc. batteries)231 g (0.51 lb / 8.15 oz)426 g (0.94 lb / 15.03 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)6.7 x 6.1 x 4.6"6.7 x 6.1 x 4.1"
      Package Weight1.95 lb1.75 lb
      Power and Storage Nikon 1 J5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85
      Battery PackEN-EL24
      Battery Life250 shots290 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: MicroSD/SDHC/SDXCSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
      Other Nikon 1 J5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85
      Self Timer 2 or 10 secs
      Orientation Sensor
      Electronic Level Gauge
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction SystemDust Shield


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