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Nikon 1 J2 vs Olympus E-PL7

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
60
Overall
48
Nikon 1 J2 front
 
Olympus PEN E-PL7 front
Portability
86
Imaging
54
Features
81
Overall
64

Nikon 1 J2 vs Olympus E-PL7 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
  • Previous Model is Nikon 1 J1
  • Renewed by Nikon 1 J3
Olympus E-PL7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 357g - 115 x 67 x 38mm
  • Introduced September 2014
  • Previous Model is Olympus E-PL6
  • Updated by Olympus E-PL8
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Nikon 1 J2 vs Olympus E-PL7 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Nikon 1 J2 versus Olympus E-PL7, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Nikon and Olympus. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the 1 J2 (10MP) and E-PL7 (16MP) and the 1 J2 (1") and E-PL7 (Four Thirds) possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The 1 J2 was launched 3 years earlier than the E-PL7 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the 1 J2 grades versus the E-PL7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J2 over the Olympus E-PL7

 1 J2 E-PL7 

Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL7 over the Nikon 1 J2

 E-PL7 1 J2 
IntroducedSeptember 2014August 2012Newer by 25 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1037k921kClearer display (+116k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon 1 J2 and Olympus E-PL7

 1 J2 E-PL7 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements

Nikon 1 J2 vs Olympus E-PL7 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon 1 J2 offers outer 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-PL7 has measurements of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the 1 J2 against the E-PL7.

Nikon 1 J2 vs Olympus E-PL7 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 1 J2 and E-PL7 is 91 and 86 respectively.

Nikon 1 J2 vs Olympus E-PL7 top view buttons comparison

Nikon 1 J2 vs Olympus E-PL7 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading through technical specs. The image below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1 J2 and E-PL7.

As you can tell, the two cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 1 J2 featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Olympus E-PL7 will give more detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged 1 J2 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Nikon 1 J2 vs Olympus E-PL7 sensor size comparison

Nikon 1 J2 vs Olympus E-PL7 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon 1 J2 vs Olympus E-PL7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon 1 J2 Portrait photography advice
Olympus E-PL7 Portrait photography advice
48
manual focus
sensor size is nice (1")
saves RAW files
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
72
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
provides face detect focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon 1 J2 Street photography advice
Olympus E-PL7 Street photography advice
69
sensor size is nice (1")
saves RAW files
lighter than competition (238 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
84
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
provides focus via touch
above average ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon 1 J2
Sports photography with Olympus E-PL7
49
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
sensor size is nice (1")
has tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
low battery (230 per charge)
67
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon 1 J2 Travel photography details
Olympus E-PL7 Travel photography details
60
lighter than competition (238 grams)
flash built-in
low battery (230 shots)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
85
provides focus via touch
good MP (16 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon 1 J2 Landscape photography advice
Olympus E-PL7 Landscape photography advice
56
manual focus
change lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
sensor size is nice (1")
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
low battery (230 shots)
80
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon 1 J2 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus E-PL7 as a Vlogging camera
30
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (238 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
missing external mic socket
78
selfie friendly display
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
missing mic socket
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Nikon 1 J2 vs Olympus E-PL7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon 1 J2 and Olympus E-PL7
 Nikon 1 J2Olympus PEN E-PL7
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon 1 J2 Olympus PEN E-PL7
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2012-08-09 2014-09-01
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed 3 TruePic VII
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3872 x 2592 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 135 81
Lens
Lens mount Nikon 1 Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 13 107
Crop factor 2.7 2.1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 921 thousand dots 1,037 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per second 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/60 secs -
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) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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) 357 grams (0.79 pounds)
Dimensions 106 x 61 x 30mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.2") 115 x 67 x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 54 72
DXO Color Depth score 21.3 22.7
DXO Dynamic range score 10.8 12.4
DXO Low light score 363 873
Other
Battery life 230 photos 350 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL20 BLS-50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Retail price $550 $499