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Nikon 1 J1 vs Olympus E-P5

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
56
Overall
46
Nikon 1 J1 front
 
Olympus PEN E-P5 front
Portability
85
Imaging
53
Features
76
Overall
62

Nikon 1 J1 vs Olympus E-P5 Key Specs

Nikon 1 J1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 234g - 106 x 61 x 30mm
  • Revealed January 2012
  • Refreshed by Nikon 1 J2
Olympus E-P5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 420g - 122 x 69 x 37mm
  • Introduced October 2013
  • Old Model is Olympus E-P3
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Nikon 1 J1 vs Olympus E-P5 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Nikon 1 J1 and Olympus E-P5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Nikon and Olympus. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the 1 J1 (10MP) and E-P5 (16MP) and the 1 J1 (1") and E-P5 (Four Thirds) feature different sensor sizes.

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The 1 J1 was unveiled 20 months earlier than the E-P5 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summation of how the 1 J1 scores against the E-P5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J1 over the Olympus E-P5

 1 J1 E-P5 

Reasons to pick Olympus E-P5 over the Nikon 1 J1

 E-P5 1 J1 
IntroducedOctober 2013January 2012More modern by 20 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1037k460kClearer screen (+577k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon 1 J1 and Olympus E-P5

 1 J1 E-P5 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Nikon 1 J1 vs Olympus E-P5 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon 1 J1 offers exterior measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs) and the Olympus E-P5 has measurements of 122mm x 69mm x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5") along with a weight of 420 grams (0.93 lbs).

Look at the Nikon 1 J1 and Olympus E-P5 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the 1 J1 against the E-P5.

Nikon 1 J1 vs Olympus E-P5 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 1 J1 and E-P5 is 91 and 85 respectively.

Nikon 1 J1 vs Olympus E-P5 top view buttons comparison

Nikon 1 J1 vs Olympus E-P5 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specifications. The picture here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the 1 J1 and E-P5.

Plainly, each of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The 1 J1 using its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh harder and the Olympus E-P5 will offer you extra detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged 1 J1 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon 1 J1 vs Olympus E-P5 sensor size comparison

Nikon 1 J1 vs Olympus E-P5 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon 1 J1 vs Olympus E-P5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon 1 J1 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus E-P5 Portrait photography highlights
48
has manual focus
sensor size is good (1")
delivers RAW files
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
71
manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/320 seconds)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
offers face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon 1 J1 Street photography info
Olympus E-P5 Street photography info
69
sensor size is good (1")
delivers RAW files
lighter than others in class (234g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
78
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
features touch focus
above average ISO range (25,600)
more heavy than competitors (420 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon 1 J1 Sports photography factors
Olympus E-P5 Sports photography factors
48
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
sensor size is good (1")
includes tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
not so great battery life (230 per charge)
68
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon 1 J1 Travel photography advice
Olympus E-P5 Travel photography advice
60
lighter than others in class (234g)
built-in flash
not so great battery life (230 per charge)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
68
features touch focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
more heavy than competitors (420g)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon 1 J1 Landscape photography information
Olympus E-P5 Landscape photography information
56
has manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
sensor size is good (1")
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
not so great battery life (230 CIPA)
79
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon 1 J1
Vlogging with Olympus E-P5
30
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (234g)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone jack
33
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
no microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (420g)
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Nikon 1 J1 vs Olympus E-P5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon 1 J1 and Olympus E-P5
 Nikon 1 J1Olympus PEN E-P5
General Information
Brand Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon 1 J1 Olympus PEN E-P5
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2012-01-20 2013-10-03
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Max resolution 3872 x 2592 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 135 35
Lens
Lens support Nikon 1 Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 13 107
Focal length multiplier 2.7 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460k dots 1,037k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT LCD 3:2 LCD capacitive touchscreen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 7.00 m (ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync (1st or 2nd curtain), Manual (1/1 - 1/64)
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/60 secs 1/320 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 1072 x 720 (60 fps) 640 x 240 (400), 320 x 120 (1200) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 234g (0.52 lb) 420g (0.93 lb)
Dimensions 106 x 61 x 30mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.2") 122 x 69 x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 56 72
DXO Color Depth rating 21.5 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.0 12.4
DXO Low light rating 372 895
Other
Battery life 230 images 330 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL20 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $625 $389