Nikon 1
J1
 vs
Panasonic Lumix
DMC-LX5

Updated (August, 2012): Compare the Nikon 1 J2 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5

60

  
Nikon 1 J1

34

  

Reasons to buy the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5

Image stabilization
 Image stabilization
Lens
Built-in flash
 Built-in flash
Usually standard
External flash
 External flash
Better lighting
Longest exposure
 Long exposures
60 seconds
 
Runner-up

Nikon 1 J1

Reasons to buy the Nikon 1 J1

High-speed framerate
 High speed movies
1,200 fps
Continuous shooting
 Rapid fire
60 fps
Movie continuous focus
 Movie continuous focus
Makes it easy to get in-focus movies
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 Phase detection video autofocus
fast and accurate
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 Built-in focus motor
Autofocuses with more lenses
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 Phase detection autofocus
fast and accurate
 

differences

Advantages of the Nikon J1
High-speed framerate Records high-speed movies 1,200 fps vs None
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 Capture events too fast for the naked eye and play them back in super-slow motion
Continuous shooting Shoots much faster 60 fps vs 6 fps
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 10x faster continuous shooting
Focus points Many more focus points 135 vs 23
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 Set focus accurately within the frame
Autofocus Faster autofocus Phase detection vs Contrast detection
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 Catch candid moments easily
Overall image quality Better image quality 56.0 vs 41.0
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 Around 40% better image quality
Movie format Higher resolution movies 1080p @ 30fps vs 720p @ 30fps
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 Shoots higher resolution Full HD (1080p) video
Interchangeable lenses Has interchangeable lenses Yes vs No
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 Can take advantage of a variety of lenses
Color depth Better color depth 21.5 bits vs 19.6 bits
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 Distinguishes 1.9 more bits of color
Startup delay Less startup delay 1400 ms vs 2300 ms
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 Around 40% less delay when turning on
Size Slightly smaller 106x61x29 mm vs 109x65x42 mm
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 Around 40% smaller
Sensor type Has a CMOS-family sensor CMOS vs CCD
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 CMOS-family sensors often produce better quality images
Shutter lag Less shutter lag 94 ms vs 310 ms
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 3.3x less delay when taking photos
Low light performance Lower noise at high ISO 372 ISO vs 132 ISO
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 The J1 has excellent image quality 1.5 f-stops higher ISO than the DMC-LX5
Sensor size Larger sensor Nikon CX 13.2x8.8mm vs 1/1.6" 8.3x6.2mm
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 Around 2.5x larger sensor
Thickness Thinner 1.2" vs 1.7"
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 More than 30% thinner
Dynamic range More dynamic range 11 EV vs 10.8 EV
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 0.2 f-stops more dynamic range
Fastest shutter speed Faster max shutter speed 1/16000s vs 1/4000s
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 4x faster max shutter speed
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Advantages of the Panasonic DMC-LX5
Image stabilization Image stabilization Lens vs None
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 Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements
Battery life Longer battery life 400 shots vs 230 shots
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 More than 70% more shots per battery charge
External flash Supports an external flash Yes vs No
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 An external flash often produces better looking flash images
Longest exposure Longer exposures 60s vs 30s
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 2x longer exposures
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recommendations

Relative to the best recent digital cameras, and ignoring price

Nikon 1 J1 Nikon 1 J1
34 vs 60
Explain scores
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5
Green arrow Snapsort recommends the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5. This recommendation, however, should be taken with a grain of salt since it doesn't always make sense to compare a mirrorless interchangeable-lens with a pro digicam.

similarities

Compared to recent digital cameras

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Supports RAW Supports RAW Help
Better editing
Fastest shutter speed Fast max shutter speeds Help
J1:1/16000s
DMC-LX5:1/4000s
Viewfinder No viewfinders Help
Can only preview photos on the screen
Panorama Neither camera stitches together panoramas Help
You could stitch photos in post
Dynamic range Poor dynamic range Help
J1:11 EV
DMC-LX5:10.8 EV
HDR Neither has in-camera HDR Help
You could do HDR manually
3D Neither camera can take 3D photos Help
No 3d support
Low light performance Above average noise at high ISO Help
J1:372 ISO
DMC-LX5:132 ISO
Overall image quality Low image quality Help
J1:56.0
DMC-LX5:41.0

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competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7

Pro digicam

$398
Aperture Has a slightly wider aperture
Dynamic range Has slightly wider dynamic range
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Thickness Is thicker
Compare the Lumix DMC-LX7 vs the 1 J1
Compare the Lumix DMC-LX7 vs the Lumix DMC-LX5
Canon Powershot S100

Canon Powershot S100

Pro digicam

$325 - $349
Supports 24p Records movies in 24p
Dynamic range Has slightly wider dynamic range
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Longest exposure Slightly shorter exposures
Compare the Powershot S100 vs the 1 J1
Compare the Powershot S100 vs the Lumix DMC-LX5
Sony Alpha NEX-5

Sony Alpha NEX-5

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$656 with 18-55mm lens
Overall image quality Has slightly better image quality
True resolution Takes slightly higher resolution photos
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Built-in flash Doesn't have a built-in flash
Compare the Alpha NEX-5 vs the 1 J1
Compare the Alpha NEX-5 vs the Lumix DMC-LX5
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$339 - $514 with 14-42mm lens
Touch screen Has a touch screen
Sensor size Has a marginally larger sensor
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Autofocus Users slower contrast detection autofocus
Compare the Lumix DMC-GF3 vs the 1 J1
Compare the Lumix DMC-GF3 vs the Lumix DMC-LX5
Canon Powershot S110

Canon PowerShot S110

Pro digicam

$399
Light sensitivity Significantly higher maximum light sensitivity
Touch screen Has a touch screen
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Longest exposure Slightly shorter exposures
Compare the PowerShot S110 vs the 1 J1
Compare the PowerShot S110 vs the Lumix DMC-LX5

Nikon 1 J1 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon 1 J3

Nikon 1 J3

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$547 with 10-30mm lens
Panorama Can create panoramas in-camera
True resolution Higher true resolution
Color depth Worse color depth
Overall image quality Slightly worse image quality
Compare the 1 J3 vs the 1 J1
Nikon 1 V1

Nikon 1 V1

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$392 - $395 with 10-30mm lens
External mic jack Has an external mic jack
Battery life Longer battery life
Size Larger
Built-in flash No built-in flash
Compare the 1 V1 vs the 1 J1
Nikon 1 J2

Nikon 1 J2

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$449 with 10-30mm lens
Panorama Can create panoramas in-camera
Overall image quality Slightly worse image quality
Color depth Worse color depth
Compare the 1 J2 vs the 1 J1
Samsung NX1000

Samsung NX1000

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$320 - $599 with 20-50mm lens
Supports 24p Supports 24p
True resolution Much higher true resolution
High-speed framerate Doesn't record high-speed movies
Continuous shooting Shoots much slower
Compare the NX1000 vs the 1 J1
Nikon 1 S1

Nikon 1 S1

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$447 with 11-2mm lens
Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity
Dynamic range More dynamic range
Color depth Worse color depth
Compare the 1 S1 vs the 1 J1

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Olympus XZ-1

Olympus XZ-1

Pro digicam

$333
Screen type Has an OLED screen
Panorama Can create panoramas in-camera
Wide angle Worse wide angle
Overall image quality Worse image quality
Compare the XZ-1 vs the Lumix DMC-LX5
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3

Pro digicam
Supports 24p Supports 24p
Size Smaller
Continuous shooting Shoots slower
Overall image quality Slightly worse image quality
Compare the Lumix DMC-LX3 vs the Lumix DMC-LX5
Canon PowerShot G12

Canon PowerShot G12

Pro digicam

$971
Supports 24p Supports 24p
Screen flips out Has a flip-out screen
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Wide angle Worse wide angle
Compare the PowerShot G12 vs the Lumix DMC-LX5
Fujifilm Finepix X10

Fujifilm Finepix X10

Pro digicam

$549
Movie format Higher resolution movies
Panorama Can create panoramas in-camera
Wide angle Worse wide angle
Screen size Smaller screen
Compare the Finepix X10 vs the Lumix DMC-LX5
Canon PowerShot S95

Canon PowerShot S95

Pro digicam

$461 - $602
Supports 24p Supports 24p
HDR Has in-camera HDR
Wide angle Worse wide angle
Macro focus Significantly worse macro capability
Compare the PowerShot S95 vs the Lumix DMC-LX5

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