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Nikon 1 J4 vs Olympus E-P3

Portability
92
Imaging
49
Features
62
Overall
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Nikon 1 J4 front
 
Olympus PEN E-P3 front
Portability
86
Imaging
48
Features
60
Overall
52

Nikon 1 J4 vs Olympus E-P3 Key Specs

Nikon 1 J4
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 232g - 100 x 60 x 29mm
  • Launched April 2014
  • Replaced the Nikon 1 J3
  • New Model is Nikon 1 J5
Olympus E-P3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 369g - 122 x 69 x 34mm
  • Released August 2011
  • Previous Model is Olympus E-P2
  • Replacement is Olympus E-P5
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Nikon 1 J4 vs Olympus E-P3 Overview

The following is a thorough overview of the Nikon 1 J4 versus Olympus E-P3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Nikon and Olympus. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the 1 J4 (18MP) and E-P3 (12MP) and the 1 J4 (1") and E-P3 (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The 1 J4 was manufactured 2 years after the E-P3 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the 1 J4 matches up versus the E-P3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J4 over the Olympus E-P3

 1 J4 E-P3 
ReleasedApril 2014August 2011Newer by 33 months
Display resolution1037k614kCrisper display (+423k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus E-P3 over the Nikon 1 J4

 E-P3 1 J4 
Manually focus More accurate focusing

Common features in the Nikon 1 J4 and Olympus E-P3

 1 J4 E-P3 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Nikon 1 J4 vs Olympus E-P3 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Nikon 1 J4 features outside dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-P3 has specifications of 122mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 369 grams (0.81 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the 1 J4 compared to the E-P3.

Nikon 1 J4 vs Olympus E-P3 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 1 J4 and E-P3 is 92 and 86 respectively.

Nikon 1 J4 vs Olympus E-P3 top view buttons comparison

Nikon 1 J4 vs Olympus E-P3 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specifications. The picture underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1 J4 and E-P3.

To sum up, the 2 cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The 1 J4 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh trickier and the Nikon 1 J4 will resolve greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images way more aggressively. The more recent 1 J4 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon 1 J4 vs Olympus E-P3 sensor size comparison

Nikon 1 J4 vs Olympus E-P3 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon 1 J4 vs Olympus E-P3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon 1 J4 Portrait photography factors
Olympus E-P3 Portrait photography factors
56
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
has face detect focusing
supports RAW files
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
60
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
megapixel count low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon 1 J4
Street photography with Olympus E-P3
74
sensor size is decent (1")
supports RAW files
boasts touch focus
lighter than average in class (232 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
76
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
offers touch to focus
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Nikon 1 J4 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus E-P3 as a Sports photography camera
62
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
max frames per second high (60.0 frames per second)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
has tracking focus
sensor has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery pack (300 per charge)
49
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon 1 J4 Travel photography details
Olympus E-P3 Travel photography details
69
lighter than average in class (232 grams)
boasts touch focus
megapixel count good (18MP)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse recording
terrible battery pack (300 CIPA)
does not have a selfie friendly display
60
offers touch to focus
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon 1 J4
Landscape photography with Olympus E-P3
56
interchangeable lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports RAW files
focusing manually not possible
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery pack (300 shots)
missing Timelapse recording
65
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
megapixel count low (12MP)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon 1 J4 Vlogging features
Olympus E-P3 Vlogging features
34
has touchscreen
has face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (232g)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
missing microphone support
35
touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone socket
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Nikon 1 J4 vs Olympus E-P3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon 1 J4 and Olympus E-P3
 Nikon 1 J4Olympus PEN E-P3
General Information
Make Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon 1 J4 Olympus PEN E-P3
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2014-04-10 2011-08-17
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed 4 TruePic VI
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3
Max resolution 5232 x 3488 4032 x 3024
Max native ISO 12800 12800
Min native ISO 160 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 171 35
Cross type focus points 105 -
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon 1 Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 13 107
Crop factor 2.7 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,037 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - 3:2 OLED with Anti-Fingerprint Coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 60.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (ISO 100) 10.00 m (@ ISO 200)
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, Wireless, Manual (3 levels)
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1472 x 984 (60p, 30p) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 232g (0.51 pounds) 369g (0.81 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 60 x 29mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 122 x 69 x 34mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 51
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 536
Other
Battery life 300 pictures 330 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL22 BLS-5
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type microSD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $600 $0