Nikon 1 AW1 vs Olympus E-P2
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Nikon 1 AW1 vs Olympus E-P2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 160 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon 1 Mount
- 356g - 114 x 72 x 37mm
- Revealed September 2013
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 355g - 121 x 70 x 36mm
- Launched April 2010
- Previous Model is Olympus E-P1
- Successor is Olympus E-P3
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On this page, we are contrasting the Nikon 1 AW1 and Olympus E-P2, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the 1 AW1 (14MP) and the E-P2 (12MP) is fairly comparable but the 1 AW1 (1") and E-P2 (Four Thirds) have different sensor sizing.
Photography GlossaryThe 1 AW1 was launched 3 years after the E-P2 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the 1 AW1 scores against the E-P2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon 1 AW1 and Olympus PEN E-P2. The complete galleries are available at Nikon 1 AW1 Gallery and Olympus E-P2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon 1 AW1 over the Olympus E-P2
| 1 AW1 | E-P2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | September 2013 |  | April 2010 | Newer by 42 months |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus E-P2 over the Nikon 1 AW1
| E-P2 | 1 AW1 |
|---|
Common features in the Nikon 1 AW1 and Olympus E-P2
| 1 AW1 | E-P2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial precise focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither includes Touch display |
Nikon 1 AW1 vs Olympus E-P2 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon 1 AW1 features outside measurements of 114mm x 72mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.5") along with a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Olympus E-P2 has dimensions of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") with a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the 1 AW1 compared to the E-P2.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 1 AW1 and E-P2 is 86 and 86 respectively.
Nikon 1 AW1 vs Olympus E-P2 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by going through specifications. The pic below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the 1 AW1 and E-P2.
To sum up, each of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The 1 AW1 due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Nikon 1 AW1 will produce extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The younger 1 AW1 should have an edge in sensor technology.
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Nikon 1 AW1 vs Olympus E-P2 Specifications
| Nikon 1 AW1 | Olympus PEN E-P2 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Nikon | Olympus |
| Model | Nikon 1 AW1 | Olympus PEN E-P2 |
| Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Revealed | 2013-09-19 | 2010-04-22 |
| Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | EXPEED 3A | TruePic V |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1" | Four Thirds |
| Sensor dimensions | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
| Sensor area | 116.2mm² | 224.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
| Peak resolution | 4608 x 3072 | 4032 x 3024 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 160 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 135 | 11 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Nikon 1 | Micro Four Thirds |
| Total lenses | 13 | 107 |
| Crop factor | 2.7 | 2.1 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 921 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Screen technology | TFT LCD | HyperCrystal LCD with AR(Anti-Reflective) coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 60 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 60.0 frames per second | 3.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.00 m (at ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
| Flash settings | Fill flash, fill w/slow sync, rear curtain sync, rear w/slow sync, redeye reduction, redeye w/slow sync, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Max flash synchronize | 1/60 seconds | 1/180 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 640 x 240 (400 fps), 320 x 120 (1200 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Optional | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | BuiltIn | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 356g (0.78 lb) | 355g (0.78 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 114 x 72 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.5") | 121 x 70 x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | 51 | 56 |
| DXO Color Depth score | 20.2 | 21.5 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 10.9 | 10.4 |
| DXO Low light score | 428 | 505 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 220 photographs | 300 photographs |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | EN-EL20 | BLS-1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC card |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Pricing at release | $0 | $799 |