Nikon 1 J1 vs Olympus E-PL6

Its time to look a little more closely at the Nikon 1 J1 and Olympus E-PL6, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Nikon and Olympus. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the 1 J1 (10MP) and E-PL6 (16MP) and the 1 J1 (1") and E-PL6 (Four Thirds) provide different sensor sizing.

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The 1 J1 was manufactured 3 years before the E-PL6 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the 1 J1 scores against the E-PL6 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon 1 J1 & Olympus PEN E-PL6. The entire galleries are available at Nikon 1 J1 Gallery & Olympus E-PL6 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon 1 J1 comes with external measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs) and the Olympus E-PL6 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the 1 J1 compared to the E-PL6.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the 1 J1 and E-PL6 is 91 and 88 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor measurements merely by checking specifications. The photograph underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the 1 J1 and E-PL6.

To sum up, both of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The 1 J1 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Olympus E-PL6 will give you greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics more aggressively. The older 1 J1 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.