Nikon 1 J4 vs Olympus E-1

Lets take a closer look at the Nikon 1 J4 and Olympus E-1, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Pro DSLR by brands Nikon and Olympus. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the 1 J4 (18MP) and E-1 (5MP) and the 1 J4 (1") and E-1 (Four Thirds) boast different sensor dimensions.

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The 1 J4 was revealed 10 years later than the E-1 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Nikon 1 J4 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-1 being a Large SLR camera.

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the 1 J4 grades versus the E-1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon 1 J4 and Olympus E-1. The full galleries are available at Nikon 1 J4 Gallery and Olympus E-1 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon 1 J4 offers outside dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Olympus E-1 has measurements of 141mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") with a weight of 735 grams (1.62 lbs).

Examine the Nikon 1 J4 and Olympus E-1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the 1 J4 and the E-1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 1 J4 and E-1 is 92 and 59 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements merely by going through specifications. The visual here may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1 J4 and E-1.

To sum up, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The 1 J4 having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Nikon 1 J4 will provide more detail because of its extra 13 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The fresher 1 J4 provides a benefit in sensor tech.