Nikon 1 J1 vs Olympus PEN-F

On this page, we will be reviewing the Nikon 1 J1 and Olympus PEN-F, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Nikon and Olympus. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the 1 J1 (10MP) and PEN-F (20MP) and the 1 J1 (1") and PEN-F (Four Thirds) provide different sensor size.

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The 1 J1 was released 5 years before the PEN-F which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the 1 J1 matches up vs the PEN-F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon 1 J1 and Olympus PEN-F. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon 1 J1 Gallery and Olympus PEN-F Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Nikon 1 J1 enjoys exterior dimensions 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 PEN-F has specifications of 125mm x 72mm x 37mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.5") with a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).

Look at the Nikon 1 J1 and Olympus PEN-F in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the 1 J1 and the PEN-F.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the 1 J1 and PEN-F is 91 and 84 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specifications. The picture underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the 1 J1 and PEN-F.

Plainly, the two cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The 1 J1 because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh harder and the Olympus PEN-F will show extra detail as a result of its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged 1 J1 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.