Nikon 1 J2 vs Olympus E-P7

Lets look more closely at the Nikon 1 J2 and Olympus E-P7, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Olympus. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the 1 J2 (10MP) and E-P7 (20MP) and the 1 J2 (1") and E-P7 (Four Thirds) provide different sensor size.

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The 1 J2 was introduced 9 years earlier than the E-P7 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise overview of how the 1 J2 scores vs the E-P7 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon 1 J2 & Olympus PEN E-P7. The whole galleries are available at Nikon 1 J2 Gallery & Olympus E-P7 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon 1 J2 comes with outside dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs) while the Olympus E-P7 has sizing of 118mm x 69mm x 38mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs).

Check out the Nikon 1 J2 and Olympus E-P7 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the 1 J2 compared to the E-P7.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the 1 J2 and E-P7 is 91 and 86 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions purely by looking at a spec sheet. The picture underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the 1 J2 and E-P7.

Clearly, both of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The 1 J2 having a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Olympus E-P7 will give more detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged 1 J2 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.