Nikon 1 J4 vs Olympus E-P5

Following is a complete review of the Nikon 1 J4 versus Olympus E-P5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the 1 J4 (18MP) and the E-P5 (16MP) is relatively well matched but the 1 J4 (1") and E-P5 (Four Thirds) feature different sensor measurements.

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The 1 J4 was launched 7 months after the E-P5 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the 1 J4 grades versus the E-P5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon 1 J4 & Olympus PEN E-P5. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon 1 J4 Gallery & Olympus E-P5 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Nikon 1 J4 provides physical measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-P5 has specifications of 122mm x 69mm x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5") with a weight of 420 grams (0.93 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the 1 J4 against the E-P5.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 1 J4 and E-P5 is 92 and 85 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes purely by checking specifications. The image here might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the 1 J4 and E-P5.

To sum up, both the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The 1 J4 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Nikon 1 J4 will resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The newer 1 J4 should have a benefit in sensor technology.