Nikon 1 J3 vs Olympus E-P1
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![Nikon 1 J3 front Nikon 1 J3 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-1-J3/Nikon-1-J3-front.jpg)
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Nikon 1 J3 vs Olympus E-P1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 160 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon 1 Mount
- 201g - 101 x 61 x 29mm
- Introduced November 2013
- Older Model is Nikon 1 J2
- Updated by Nikon 1 J4
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 355g - 121 x 70 x 36mm
- Announced July 2009
- Refreshed by Olympus E-P2
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Nikon 1 J3 vs Olympus E-P1 Overview
Let's take a more detailed look at the Nikon 1 J3 versus Olympus E-P1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the 1 J3 (14MP) and the E-P1 (12MP) is pretty close but the 1 J3 (1") and E-P1 (Four Thirds) offer different sensor size.
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The 1 J3 was manufactured 4 years after the E-P1 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the 1 J3 scores versus the E-P1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Nikon 1 J3 vs Olympus E-P1 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon 1 J3 & Olympus PEN E-P1. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon 1 J3 Gallery & Olympus E-P1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J3 over the Olympus E-P1
1 J3 | E-P1 | |||
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Announced | November 2013 | ![]() | July 2009 | More modern by 53 months |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus E-P1 over the Nikon 1 J3
E-P1 | 1 J3 |
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Common features in the Nikon 1 J3 and Olympus E-P1
1 J3 | E-P1 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither offers Touch friendly screen |
Nikon 1 J3 vs Olympus E-P1 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Nikon 1 J3 offers outside measurements of 101mm x 61mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Olympus E-P1 has specifications of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") having a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs).
Examine the Nikon 1 J3 versus Olympus E-P1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the 1 J3 against the E-P1.
![Nikon 1 J3 vs Olympus E-P1 size comparison Nikon 1 J3 vs Olympus E-P1 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-1-J3-vs-Olympus-PEN-E-P1-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 1 J3 and E-P1 is 92 and 86 respectively.
![Nikon 1 J3 vs Olympus E-P1 top view buttons comparison Nikon 1 J3 vs Olympus E-P1 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-1-J3-vs-Olympus-PEN-E-P1-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Nikon 1 J3 vs Olympus E-P1 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes merely by looking through a spec sheet. The picture underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the 1 J3 and E-P1.
As you can see, both of those cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The 1 J3 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Nikon 1 J3 will provide you with extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The fresher 1 J3 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.
![Nikon 1 J3 vs Olympus E-P1 sensor size comparison Nikon 1 J3 vs Olympus E-P1 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Nikon-1-J3-vs-Olympus-PEN-E-P1-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Nikon 1 J3 vs Olympus E-P1 Screen and ViewFinder
![Nikon 1 J3 vs Olympus E-P1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Nikon 1 J3 vs Olympus E-P1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-1-J3-vs-Olympus-PEN-E-P1-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Nikon 1 J3 vs Olympus E-P1 Specifications
Nikon 1 J3 | Olympus PEN E-P1 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Olympus |
Model type | Nikon 1 J3 | Olympus PEN E-P1 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2013-11-30 | 2009-07-29 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | TruePic V |
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 | 14 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3072 | 4032 x 3024 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 160 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 135 | 11 |
Cross type focus points | 41 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Nikon 1 | Micro Four Thirds |
Total lenses | 13 | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.7 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 921k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD | HyperCrystal LCD with AR(Anti-Reflective) coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 60 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Max quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 15.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/60 secs | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Optional | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 201 gr (0.44 pounds) | 355 gr (0.78 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 101 x 61 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 121 x 70 x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 52 | 55 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 20.4 | 21.4 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.0 | 10.4 |
DXO Low light rating | 420 | 536 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 220 pictures | 300 pictures |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL20 | BLS-1 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC card |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $170 | $182 |