Nikon 1 AW1 vs Olympus E-PM2

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.

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The 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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.