Nikon 1 J3 vs Olympus 8010

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Nikon 1 J3 versus Olympus 8010, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Waterproof by brands Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the 1 J3 (14MP) and the 8010 (13MP) is fairly well matched but the 1 J3 (1") and 8010 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizing.

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The 1 J3 was released 3 years after the 8010 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Nikon 1 J3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus 8010 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a simple summary of how the 1 J3 grades against the 8010 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon 1 J3 & Olympus Stylus Tough 8010. The complete galleries are available at Nikon 1 J3 Gallery & Olympus 8010 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon 1 J3 provides outside dimensions of 101mm x 61mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Olympus 8010 has sizing of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the 1 J3 vs the 8010.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 1 J3 and 8010 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading through technical specs. The pic underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1 J3 and 8010.

As you have seen, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The 1 J3 featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Nikon 1 J3 will resolve more detail as a result of its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The fresher 1 J3 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.