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Nikon 1 J1 vs Olympus 6020

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
56
Overall
46
Nikon 1 J1 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34

Nikon 1 J1 vs Olympus 6020 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
  • Announced January 2012
  • Updated by Nikon 1 J2
Olympus 6020
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 122g - 95 x 62 x 22mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Additionally referred to as mju Tough 6020
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Nikon 1 J1 vs Olympus 6020 Overview

Following is a in depth analysis of the Nikon 1 J1 and Olympus 6020, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Nikon and Olympus. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the 1 J1 (10MP) and 6020 (13MP) and the 1 J1 (1") and 6020 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The 1 J1 was revealed 24 months after the 6020 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Nikon 1 J1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus 6020 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the 1 J1 grades against the 6020 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J1 over the Olympus 6020

 1 J1 6020 
ReleasedJanuary 2012February 2010More modern by 24 months
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Nikon 1 J1

 6020 1 J1 

Common features in the Nikon 1 J1 and Olympus 6020

 1 J1 6020 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Nikon 1 J1 vs Olympus 6020 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon 1 J1 has got outside measurements 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 6020 has sizing of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the 1 J1 compared to the 6020.

Nikon 1 J1 vs Olympus 6020 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the 1 J1 and 6020 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Nikon 1 J1 vs Olympus 6020 top view buttons comparison

Nikon 1 J1 vs Olympus 6020 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to see the difference between sensor sizes just by reading specifications. The picture below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the 1 J1 and 6020.

To sum up, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The 1 J1 having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Olympus 6020 will offer you extra detail because of its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The younger 1 J1 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon 1 J1 vs Olympus 6020 sensor size comparison

Nikon 1 J1 vs Olympus 6020 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon 1 J1 vs Olympus 6020 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon 1 J1 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus 6020 as a Portrait photography camera
48
manual focus
decent sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
28
decent MP (13 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon 1 J1 as a Street photography camera
Olympus 6020 as a Street photography camera
69
decent sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
lighter than competitors in class (234 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
66
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
lighter than others in class (122g)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon 1 J1 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus 6020 as a Sports photography camera
48
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
decent sensor size (1")
has tracking focus
has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
not so great battery (230 CIPA)
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (13 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon 1 J1 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus 6020 as a Travel photography camera
60
lighter than competitors in class (234g)
has built in flash
not so great battery (230 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
70
lighter than others in class (122 grams)
weather proof
decent MP (13 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon 1 J1 Landscape photography information
Olympus 6020 Landscape photography information
56
manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
decent sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
not so great battery (230 per charge)
40
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (13MP)
weather proof
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon 1 J1
Vlogging with Olympus 6020
30
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (234 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
no microphone socket
31
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (122 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone port
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Nikon 1 J1 vs Olympus 6020 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon 1 J1 and Olympus 6020
 Nikon 1 J1Olympus Stylus Tough 6020
General Information
Company Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon 1 J1 Olympus Stylus Tough 6020
Also referred to as - mju Tough 6020
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Waterproof
Announced 2012-01-20 2010-02-02
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic III
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 13MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3872 x 2592 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 135 -
Lens
Lens support Nikon 1 fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Available lenses 13 -
Crop factor 2.7 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 1/4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/60 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 234 grams (0.52 lb) 122 grams (0.27 lb)
Dimensions 106 x 61 x 30mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.2") 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 56 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.0 not tested
DXO Low light rating 372 not tested
Other
Battery life 230 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL20 Li-50B
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $625 $279