Nikon 1 J4 vs Olympus E-PL8

Lets examine more closely at the Nikon 1 J4 and Olympus E-PL8, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the 1 J4 (18MP) and the E-PL8 (16MP) is relatively well matched but the 1 J4 (1") and E-PL8 (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The 1 J4 was launched 3 years before the E-PL8 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the 1 J4 grades vs the E-PL8 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon 1 J4 and Olympus PEN E-PL8. The complete galleries are available at Nikon 1 J4 Gallery and Olympus E-PL8 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon 1 J4 provides 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-PL8 has sizing of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs).

Look at the Nikon 1 J4 and Olympus E-PL8 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the 1 J4 vs the E-PL8.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 1 J4 and E-PL8 is 92 and 86 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing just by looking at specifications. The graphic here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1 J4 and E-PL8.

To sum up, both cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The 1 J4 due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF harder and the Nikon 1 J4 will give you greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The older 1 J4 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.