Nikon 1 J2 vs Olympus E-P2

Lets look more closely at the Nikon 1 J2 vs Olympus E-P2, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the 1 J2 (10MP) and the E-P2 (12MP) is very well matched but the 1 J2 (1") and E-P2 (Four Thirds) boast different sensor sizes.

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The 1 J2 was manufactured 2 years later than the E-P2 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a simple view of how the 1 J2 scores against the E-P2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon 1 J2 and Olympus PEN E-P2. The entire galleries are available at Nikon 1 J2 Gallery and Olympus E-P2 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon 1 J2 provides exterior dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs) and the Olympus E-P2 has dimensions of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") with a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the 1 J2 versus the E-P2.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 1 J2 and E-P2 is 91 and 86 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements merely by looking at a spec sheet. The visual here might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1 J2 and E-P2.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The 1 J2 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh harder and the Olympus E-P2 will give you extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The younger 1 J2 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.