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Nikon 1 J2 vs Olympus E-P1

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
60
Overall
48
Nikon 1 J2 front
 
Olympus PEN E-P1 front
Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
42
Overall
45

Nikon 1 J2 vs Olympus E-P1 Key Specs

Nikon 1 J2
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 238g - 106 x 61 x 30mm
  • Launched August 2012
  • Replaced the Nikon 1 J1
  • New Model is Nikon 1 J3
Olympus E-P1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 355g - 121 x 70 x 36mm
  • Announced July 2009
  • Later Model is Olympus E-P2
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Nikon 1 J2 vs Olympus E-P1 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Nikon 1 J2 vs Olympus E-P1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the 1 J2 (10MP) and the E-P1 (12MP) is very well matched but the 1 J2 (1") and E-P1 (Four Thirds) come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The 1 J2 was unveiled 3 years after the E-P1 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the 1 J2 matches up against the E-P1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J2 over the Olympus E-P1

 1 J2 E-P1 
AnnouncedAugust 2012July 2009More modern by 37 months
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus E-P1 over the Nikon 1 J2

 E-P1 1 J2 

Common features in the Nikon 1 J2 and Olympus E-P1

 1 J2 E-P1 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Nikon 1 J2 vs Olympus E-P1 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon 1 J2 features outer measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs) and the Olympus E-P1 has dimensions of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") having a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the 1 J2 and the E-P1.

Nikon 1 J2 vs Olympus E-P1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the 1 J2 and E-P1 is 91 and 86 respectively.

Nikon 1 J2 vs Olympus E-P1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon 1 J2 vs Olympus E-P1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes merely by checking a spec sheet. The picture here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the 1 J2 and E-P1.

Clearly, both of those cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The 1 J2 using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Olympus E-P1 will resolve more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The fresher 1 J2 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon 1 J2 vs Olympus E-P1 sensor size comparison

Nikon 1 J2 vs Olympus E-P1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon 1 J2 vs Olympus E-P1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon 1 J2 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus E-P1 as a Portrait photography camera
48
focusing manually
nice sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
can't use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
60
focusing manually
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection focus
supports RAW files
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Nikon 1 J2 as a Street photography camera
Olympus E-P1 as a Street photography camera
69
nice sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
lighter than competition in class (238g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
74
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Nikon 1 J2 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus E-P1 as a Sports photography camera
49
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
nice sensor size (1")
features tracking autofocus
has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
low battery power (230 shots)
40
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
terrible battery pack (300 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon 1 J2
Travel photography with Olympus E-P1
60
lighter than competition in class (238 grams)
flash built-in
low battery power (230 shots)
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
43
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery pack (300 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon 1 J2 Landscape photography details
Olympus E-P1 Landscape photography details
56
focusing manually
switch lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
nice sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
low battery power (230 per charge)
60
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
terrible battery pack (300 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon 1 J2 Vlogging info
Olympus E-P1 Vlogging info
30
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (238g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have external mic socket
29
image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detection focus
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Nikon 1 J2 vs Olympus E-P1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon 1 J2 and Olympus E-P1
 Nikon 1 J2Olympus PEN E-P1
General Information
Brand Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon 1 J2 Olympus PEN E-P1
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2012-08-09 2009-07-29
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed 3 TruePic V
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3872 x 2592 4032 x 3024
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 135 11
Lens
Lens mount Nikon 1 Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 13 107
Crop factor 2.7 2.1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 921k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT LCD HyperCrystal LCD with AR(Anti-Reflective) coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels)
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/60 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 238 grams (0.52 pounds) 355 grams (0.78 pounds)
Dimensions 106 x 61 x 30mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.2") 121 x 70 x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 54 55
DXO Color Depth score 21.3 21.4
DXO Dynamic range score 10.8 10.4
DXO Low light score 363 536
Other
Battery life 230 pictures 300 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL20 BLS-1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC card
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $550 $182