Nikon 1 J3 vs Olympus E-PL2
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Nikon 1 J3 vs Olympus E-PL2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 160 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon 1 Mount
- 201g - 101 x 61 x 29mm
- Launched November 2013
- Earlier Model is Nikon 1 J2
- Successor is Nikon 1 J4
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 362g - 114 x 72 x 42mm
- Introduced February 2011
- Superseded the Olympus E-PL1s
- Successor is Olympus E-PL3
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Below, we are contrasting the Nikon 1 J3 and Olympus E-PL2, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the 1 J3 (14MP) and the E-PL2 (12MP) is fairly comparable but the 1 J3 (1") and E-PL2 (Four Thirds) use different sensor size.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 1 J3 was launched 2 years after the E-PL2 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the 1 J3 matches up against the E-PL2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J3 over the Olympus E-PL2
| 1 J3 | E-PL2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | November 2013 |  | February 2011 | More modern by 35 months |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 460k | Clearer display (+461k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL2 over the Nikon 1 J3
| E-PL2 | 1 J3 |
|---|
Common features in the Nikon 1 J3 and Olympus E-PL2
| 1 J3 | E-PL2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial exact focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical display size |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | No Touch friendly display |
Nikon 1 J3 vs Olympus E-PL2 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon 1 J3 features physical measurements of 101mm x 61mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Olympus E-PL2 has measurements of 114mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 362 grams (0.80 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the 1 J3 compared to the E-PL2.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the 1 J3 and E-PL2 is 92 and 85 respectively.
Nikon 1 J3 vs Olympus E-PL2 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes simply by checking out specs. The pic below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the 1 J3 and E-PL2.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The 1 J3 due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Nikon 1 J3 will show extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more recent 1 J3 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.
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Nikon 1 J3 vs Olympus E-PL2 Specifications
| Nikon 1 J3 | Olympus PEN E-PL2 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Nikon | Olympus |
| Model type | Nikon 1 J3 | Olympus PEN E-PL2 |
| Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Launched | 2013-11-30 | 2011-02-11 |
| Body design | 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 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3072 | 4032 x 3024 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 160 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 135 | 11 |
| Cross type focus points | 41 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Nikon 1 | Micro Four Thirds |
| Total lenses | 13 | 107 |
| Focal length multiplier | 2.7 | 2.1 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 921k dot | 460k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Screen technology | TFT LCD | HyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 60 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Max silent shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
| Continuous shutter speed | 15.0fps | 3.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.00 m | 10.00 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Max flash sync | 1/60 secs | 1/160 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) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 201 grams (0.44 lb) | 362 grams (0.80 lb) |
| Dimensions | 101 x 61 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 114 x 72 x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | 52 | 55 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 20.4 | 21.4 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.0 | 10.2 |
| DXO Low light rating | 420 | 573 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 220 pictures | 280 pictures |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | EN-EL20 | BLS-5 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Launch pricing | $170 | $0 |