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Nikon 1 J1 vs Olympus E-P7

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
56
Overall
46
Nikon 1 J1 front
 
Olympus PEN E-P7 front
Portability
86
Imaging
63
Features
84
Overall
71

Nikon 1 J1 vs Olympus E-P7 Key Specs

Nikon 1 J1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 234g - 106 x 61 x 30mm
  • Revealed January 2012
  • Replacement is Nikon 1 J2
Olympus E-P7
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.00" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 337g - 118 x 69 x 38mm
  • Introduced June 2021
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Nikon 1 J1 vs Olympus E-P7 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Nikon 1 J1 vs Olympus E-P7, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Nikon and Olympus. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the 1 J1 (10MP) and E-P7 (20MP) and the 1 J1 (1") and E-P7 (Four Thirds) enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The 1 J1 was announced 10 years prior to the E-P7 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the 1 J1 grades against the E-P7 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J1 over the Olympus E-P7

 1 J1 E-P7 

Reasons to pick Olympus E-P7 over the Nikon 1 J1

 E-P7 1 J1 
IntroducedJune 2021January 2012Newer by 114 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k460kSharper screen (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon 1 J1 and Olympus E-P7

 1 J1 E-P7 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen sizing3"3.00"Equivalent screen measurements

Nikon 1 J1 vs Olympus E-P7 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon 1 J1 features external dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs) while the Olympus E-P7 has specifications of 118mm x 69mm x 38mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") along with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the 1 J1 vs the E-P7.

Nikon 1 J1 vs Olympus E-P7 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 1 J1 and E-P7 is 91 and 86 respectively.

Nikon 1 J1 vs Olympus E-P7 top view buttons comparison

Nikon 1 J1 vs Olympus E-P7 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions just by reviewing a spec sheet. The image here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the 1 J1 and E-P7.

As you can see, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 1 J1 with its tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Olympus E-P7 will deliver greater detail with its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged 1 J1 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon 1 J1 vs Olympus E-P7 sensor size comparison

Nikon 1 J1 vs Olympus E-P7 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon 1 J1 vs Olympus E-P7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon 1 J1
Portrait photography with Olympus E-P7
48
focusing manually
good sensor size (1")
exports RAW formats
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
77
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detection focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon 1 J1 as a Street photography camera
Olympus E-P7 as a Street photography camera
69
good sensor size (1")
exports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (234 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
86
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
includes touch focus
good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon 1 J1
Sports photography with Olympus E-P7
48
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
good sensor size (1")
features tracking focus
has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
low battery power (230 shots)
73
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon 1 J1
Travel photography with Olympus E-P7
60
lighter than competition in class (234 grams)
built-in flash
low battery power (230 shots)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
87
supports bluetooth
includes touch focus
good megapixels (20MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon 1 J1 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus E-P7 as a Landscape photography camera
56
focusing manually
change lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
good sensor size (1")
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
low battery power (230 shots)
83
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3.00 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon 1 J1
Vlogging with Olympus E-P7
30
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (234 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have mic jack
80
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
missing external mic jack
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Nikon 1 J1 vs Olympus E-P7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon 1 J1 and Olympus E-P7
 Nikon 1 J1Olympus PEN E-P7
General Information
Brand Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon 1 J1 Olympus PEN E-P7
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2012-01-20 2021-06-09
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 17.4 x 13mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 226.2mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Maximum resolution 3872 x 2592 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 6400 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW format
Lowest boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 135 121
Lens
Lens mount Nikon 1 Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 13 118
Crop factor 2.7 2.1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 3.00"
Display resolution 460k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per second 8.7 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m 5.40 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain Redeye, Fill-in, Flash off, Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Slow sync. (1st curtain), Slow sync. (2nd curtain), Manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/60 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) BLS-50 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 234 gr (0.52 lb) 337 gr (0.74 lb)
Dimensions 106 x 61 x 30mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.2") 118 x 69 x 38mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 56 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.0 not tested
DXO Low light score 372 not tested
Other
Battery life 230 photos 360 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL20 BLS-50
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $625 $800