Nikon 1 J4 vs Olympus E-P1
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Nikon 1 J4 vs Olympus E-P1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 160 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon 1 Mount
- 232g - 100 x 60 x 29mm
- Launched April 2014
- Replaced the Nikon 1 J3
- Replacement is Nikon 1 J5
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 355g - 121 x 70 x 36mm
- Launched July 2009
- New Model is Olympus E-P2
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On this page, we are evaluating the Nikon 1 J4 vs Olympus E-P1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Olympus. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the 1 J4 (18MP) and E-P1 (12MP) and the 1 J4 (1") and E-P1 (Four Thirds) have different sensor size.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 1 J4 was released 4 years after the E-P1 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the 1 J4 matches up vs the E-P1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J4 over the Olympus E-P1
| 1 J4 | E-P1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | April 2014 |  | July 2009 | More modern by 58 months |
| Display resolution | 1037k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+807k dot) |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus E-P1 over the Nikon 1 J4
| E-P1 | 1 J4 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial exact focusing |
Common features in the Nikon 1 J4 and Olympus E-P1
| 1 J4 | E-P1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display size |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen |
Nikon 1 J4 vs Olympus E-P1 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon 1 J4 provides exterior measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Olympus E-P1 has measurements of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") along with a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the 1 J4 compared to the E-P1.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 1 J4 and E-P1 is 92 and 86 respectively.
Nikon 1 J4 vs Olympus E-P1 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes just by checking a spec sheet. The picture underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the 1 J4 and E-P1.
Clearly, both of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The 1 J4 due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Nikon 1 J4 will resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The fresher 1 J4 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.
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Nikon 1 J4 vs Olympus E-P1 Specifications
| Nikon 1 J4 | Olympus PEN E-P1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Nikon | Olympus |
| Model | Nikon 1 J4 | Olympus PEN E-P1 |
| Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Launched | 2014-04-10 | 2009-07-29 |
| Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Expeed 4 | TruePic V |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1" | Four Thirds |
| Sensor dimensions | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
| Sensor surface area | 116.2mm² | 224.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 18MP | 12MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 5232 x 3488 | 4032 x 3024 |
| Max native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 160 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 171 | 11 |
| Cross focus points | 105 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Nikon 1 | Micro Four Thirds |
| Amount of lenses | 13 | 107 |
| Focal length multiplier | 2.7 | 2.1 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 1,037 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Display technology | - | HyperCrystal LCD with AR(Anti-Reflective) coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 60 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Highest quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
| Continuous shooting speed | 60.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.00 m (ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
| Flash modes | Auto, auto + red-eye reduction, fill-flash, fill-flash w/slow sync, rear curtain sync, rear curtain w/slow sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Highest flash sync | - | 1/180 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1472 x 984 (60p, 30p) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 232 gr (0.51 lb) | 355 gr (0.78 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 100 x 60 x 29mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 121 x 70 x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | 55 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 21.4 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 10.4 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 536 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 300 images | 300 images |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | EN-EL22 | BLS-1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | microSD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Pricing at launch | $600 | $182 |