Nikon 1 J2 vs Olympus E-PL8

Below, we will be looking at the Nikon 1 J2 and Olympus E-PL8, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies Nikon and Olympus. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the 1 J2 (10MP) and E-PL8 (16MP) and the 1 J2 (1") and E-PL8 (Four Thirds) possess different sensor sizes.

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The 1 J2 was announced 5 years prior to the E-PL8 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the 1 J2 grades against the E-PL8 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon 1 J2 & Olympus PEN E-PL8. The whole galleries are available at Nikon 1 J2 Gallery & Olympus E-PL8 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon 1 J2 offers 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) while the Olympus E-PL8 has sizing of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon 1 J2 and Olympus E-PL8 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view size comparison of the 1 J2 versus the E-PL8.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 1 J2 and E-PL8 is 91 and 86 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing purely by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the 1 J2 and E-PL8.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 1 J2 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Olympus E-PL8 will render greater detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The older 1 J2 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.