Nikon 1 AW1 vs Olympus E-PM2
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Nikon 1 AW1 vs Olympus E-PM2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 160 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon 1 Mount
- 356g - 114 x 72 x 37mm
- Released September 2013
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 269g - 110 x 64 x 34mm
- Revealed May 2013
- Older Model is Olympus E-PM1
Nikon 1 AW1 vs Olympus E-PM2 Overview
Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Nikon 1 AW1 vs Olympus E-PM2, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the 1 AW1 (14MP) and the E-PM2 (16MP) is very comparable but the 1 AW1 (1") and E-PM2 (Four Thirds) possess different sensor size.
YouTube trialing AI that fast-forwards to the best video segmentsThe 1 AW1 was unveiled 5 months later than the E-PM2 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the 1 AW1 scores versus the E-PM2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Nikon 1 AW1 vs Olympus E-PM2 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon 1 AW1 & Olympus PEN E-PM2. The full galleries are provided at Nikon 1 AW1 Gallery & Olympus E-PM2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon 1 AW1 over the Olympus E-PM2
1 AW1 | E-PM2 | |||
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Display resolution | 921k | 460k | Sharper display (+461k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PM2 over the Nikon 1 AW1
E-PM2 | 1 AW1 | |||
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Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Nikon 1 AW1 and Olympus E-PM2
1 AW1 | E-PM2 | |||
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Revealed | September 2013 | May 2013 | Same age | |
Manually focus | Very accurate focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display size | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen |
Nikon 1 AW1 vs Olympus E-PM2 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon 1 AW1 has got outer measurements of 114mm x 72mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Olympus E-PM2 has sizing of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).
Contrast the Nikon 1 AW1 vs Olympus E-PM2 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the 1 AW1 against the E-PM2.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 1 AW1 and E-PM2 is 86 and 89 respectively.
Nikon 1 AW1 vs Olympus E-PM2 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing just by going through technical specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the 1 AW1 and E-PM2.
As you have seen, both of those cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The 1 AW1 having a smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh trickier and the Olympus E-PM2 will produce extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively.
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Nikon 1 AW1 vs Olympus E-PM2 Specifications
Nikon 1 AW1 | Olympus PEN E-PM2 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Olympus |
Model type | Nikon 1 AW1 | Olympus PEN E-PM2 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2013-09-19 | 2013-05-21 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | EXPEED 3A | - |
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 | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3072 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 160 | 200 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 135 | 35 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Nikon 1 | Micro Four Thirds |
Amount of lenses | 13 | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.7 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 921 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 60 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 60.0 frames/s | 8.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m (at ISO 100) | 7.00 m (bundled FL-LM1) |
Flash modes | 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 | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/60 seconds | 1/250 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 640 x 240 (400 fps), 320 x 120 (1200 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Optional | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 356 gr (0.78 lb) | 269 gr (0.59 lb) |
Dimensions | 114 x 72 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.5") | 110 x 64 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 51 | 72 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 20.2 | 22.7 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.9 | 12.2 |
DXO Low light rating | 428 | 932 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 220 photos | 360 photos |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL20 | BLS-5 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $0 | $448 |