Nikon 1 J2 vs Olympus E-M10 IV

On this page, we are comparing the Nikon 1 J2 versus Olympus E-M10 IV, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the 1 J2 (10MP) and E-M10 IV (20MP) and the 1 J2 (1") and E-M10 IV (Four Thirds) have different sensor dimensions.

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The 1 J2 was launched 9 years before the E-M10 IV which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Nikon 1 J2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-M10 IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the 1 J2 matches up against the E-M10 IV in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon 1 J2 and Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV. The complete galleries are available at Nikon 1 J2 Gallery and Olympus E-M10 IV Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon 1 J2 features exterior dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs) and the Olympus E-M10 IV has specifications of 122mm x 84mm x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") along with a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon 1 J2 versus Olympus E-M10 IV in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the 1 J2 and the E-M10 IV.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the 1 J2 and E-M10 IV is 91 and 81 respectively.

Often, its difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions only by looking at specifications. The image underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1 J2 and E-M10 IV.

Plainly, each of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The 1 J2 due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Olympus E-M10 IV will give extra detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged 1 J2 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.