Nikon 1 J4 vs Olympus PEN-F

Lets look more in depth at the Nikon 1 J4 and Olympus PEN-F, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the 1 J4 (18MP) and the PEN-F (20MP) is pretty comparable but the 1 J4 (1") and PEN-F (Four Thirds) posses different sensor sizing.

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The 1 J4 was launched 21 months prior to the PEN-F which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a short summation of how the 1 J4 matches up against the PEN-F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon 1 J4 and Olympus PEN-F. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon 1 J4 Gallery and Olympus PEN-F Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon 1 J4 has outer 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 PEN-F has sizing of 125mm x 72mm x 37mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).

Look at the Nikon 1 J4 and Olympus PEN-F in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the 1 J4 and the PEN-F.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the 1 J4 and PEN-F is 92 and 84 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing merely by going through technical specs. The graphic below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the 1 J4 and PEN-F.

As you can tell, the two cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 1 J4 because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Olympus PEN-F will show more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older 1 J4 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.