Nikon 1 J3 vs Olympus E-P2

Lets look more closely at the Nikon 1 J3 versus Olympus E-P2, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the 1 J3 (14MP) and the E-P2 (12MP) is pretty close but the 1 J3 (1") and E-P2 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The 1 J3 was unveiled 3 years later than the E-P2 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the 1 J3 matches up versus the E-P2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon 1 J3 & Olympus PEN E-P2. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon 1 J3 Gallery & Olympus E-P2 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon 1 J3 enjoys outer 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-P2 has proportions of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") and a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs).

Check out the Nikon 1 J3 versus Olympus E-P2 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the 1 J3 compared to the E-P2.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the 1 J3 and E-P2 is 92 and 86 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements merely by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1 J3 and E-P2.

As you can see, both of those cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The 1 J3 with its smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF trickier and the Nikon 1 J3 will render extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The younger 1 J3 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.