Nikon 1 J1 vs Olympus E-PL5
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Nikon 1 J1 vs Olympus E-PL5 Key Specs
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- 10MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon 1 Mount
- 234g - 106 x 61 x 30mm
- Introduced January 2012
- Successor is Nikon 1 J2
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- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 325g - 111 x 64 x 38mm
- Introduced September 2012
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In this write-up, we are evaluating the Nikon 1 J1 and Olympus E-PL5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Olympus. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the 1 J1 (10MP) and E-PL5 (16MP) and the 1 J1 (1") and E-PL5 (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor sizes.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 1 J1 was unveiled 8 months prior to the E-PL5 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the 1 J1 scores vs the E-PL5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J1 over the Olympus E-PL5
| 1 J1 | E-PL5 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL5 over the Nikon 1 J1
| E-PL5 | 1 J1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | September 2012 |  | January 2012 | More modern by 8 months |
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies | ||
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Nikon 1 J1 and Olympus E-PL5
| 1 J1 | E-PL5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More exact focus | ||
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 460k | The same display resolution |
Nikon 1 J1 vs Olympus E-PL5 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon 1 J1 features external dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs) and the Olympus E-PL5 has dimensions of 111mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the 1 J1 against the E-PL5.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 1 J1 and E-PL5 is 91 and 88 respectively.
Nikon 1 J1 vs Olympus E-PL5 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading through specifications. The picture here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1 J1 and E-PL5.
To sum up, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The 1 J1 having a tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh harder and the Olympus E-PL5 will give greater detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged 1 J1 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Nikon 1 J1 vs Olympus E-PL5 Specifications
| Nikon 1 J1 | Olympus PEN E-PL5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Nikon | Olympus |
| Model type | Nikon 1 J1 | Olympus PEN E-PL5 |
| Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Introduced | 2012-01-20 | 2012-09-17 |
| Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1" | Four Thirds |
| Sensor dimensions | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 17.3 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 |
| Full resolution | 3872 x 2592 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 200 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 135 | 35 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Nikon 1 | Micro Four Thirds |
| Available lenses | 13 | 107 |
| Focal length multiplier | 2.7 | 2.1 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 460 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Display technology | TFT LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 60 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Maximum quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
| Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames/s | 8.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.00 m | 7.00 m (bundled FL-LM1) |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash synchronize | 1/60 secs | 1/250 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| 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) | 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 support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| 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 | 234 grams (0.52 lb) | 325 grams (0.72 lb) |
| Dimensions | 106 x 61 x 30mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 111 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | 56 | 72 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 21.5 | 22.8 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.0 | 12.3 |
| DXO Low light rating | 372 | 889 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 230 pictures | 360 pictures |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | EN-EL20 | BLS-5 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Retail pricing | $625 | $400 |
