Nikon 1 J3 vs Olympus E-M10 III

Here, we will be looking at the Nikon 1 J3 vs Olympus E-M10 III, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the 1 J3 (14MP) and the E-M10 III (16MP) is pretty well matched but the 1 J3 (1") and E-M10 III (Four Thirds) provide different sensor sizes.

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The 1 J3 was announced 4 years prior to the E-M10 III and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon 1 J3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-M10 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the 1 J3 scores versus the E-M10 III with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon 1 J3 & Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III. The whole galleries are available at Nikon 1 J3 Gallery & Olympus E-M10 III Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon 1 J3 provides outside dimensions of 101mm x 61mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Olympus E-M10 III has proportions of 122mm x 84mm x 50mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.0") and a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the 1 J3 compared to the E-M10 III.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the 1 J3 and E-M10 III is 92 and 80 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing only by reading through specs. The visual here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1 J3 and E-M10 III.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The 1 J3 having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Olympus E-M10 III will give you more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The older 1 J3 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.