Nikon 1 J2 vs Olympus PEN-F

Below is a complete review of the Nikon 1 J2 vs Olympus PEN-F, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Nikon and Olympus. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the 1 J2 (10MP) and PEN-F (20MP) and the 1 J2 (1") and PEN-F (Four Thirds) provide different sensor dimensions.

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The 1 J2 was launched 4 years earlier than the PEN-F and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the 1 J2 scores against the PEN-F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon 1 J2 & Olympus PEN-F. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon 1 J2 Gallery & Olympus PEN-F Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon 1 J2 comes with exterior 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 PEN-F has sizing of 125mm x 72mm x 37mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the 1 J2 compared to the PEN-F.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the 1 J2 and PEN-F is 91 and 84 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements merely by looking at technical specs. The graphic underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the 1 J2 and PEN-F.

As you have seen, both cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The 1 J2 because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh harder and the Olympus PEN-F will resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images way more aggressively. The older 1 J2 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.