Nikon 1 J4 vs Olympus E-P2

Below is a extended assessment of the Nikon 1 J4 versus Olympus E-P2, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Olympus. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the 1 J4 (18MP) and E-P2 (12MP) and the 1 J4 (1") and E-P2 (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor sizing.

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The 1 J4 was announced 4 years later than the E-P2 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a short overview of how the 1 J4 matches up against the E-P2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon 1 J4 & Olympus PEN E-P2. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon 1 J4 Gallery & Olympus E-P2 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and size. The Nikon 1 J4 has got external dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Olympus E-P2 has specifications of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon 1 J4 versus Olympus E-P2 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the 1 J4 and the E-P2.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the 1 J4 and E-P2 is 92 and 86 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements purely by checking a spec sheet. The visual here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1 J4 and E-P2.

Clearly, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The 1 J4 using its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Nikon 1 J4 will give extra detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images a little more aggressively. The younger 1 J4 will have a benefit in sensor tech.