Nikon 1 J3 vs Olympus E-M10

Below, we will be comparing the Nikon 1 J3 and Olympus E-M10, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the 1 J3 (14MP) and the E-M10 (16MP) is pretty similar but the 1 J3 (1") and E-M10 (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor sizes.

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The 1 J3 was released 3 months prior to the E-M10 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon 1 J3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-M10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short summation of how the 1 J3 scores versus the E-M10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon 1 J3 and Olympus OM-D E-M10. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon 1 J3 Gallery and Olympus E-M10 Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Nikon 1 J3 offers physical dimensions of 101mm x 61mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Olympus E-M10 has specifications of 119mm x 82mm x 46mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 1.8") with a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).

Check the Nikon 1 J3 and Olympus E-M10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the 1 J3 and the E-M10.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 1 J3 and E-M10 is 92 and 82 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing technical specs. The pic below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the 1 J3 and E-M10.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The 1 J3 due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Olympus E-M10 will offer you more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively.