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Nikon 1 J5 vs Olympus E-M10 II

Portability
91
Imaging
53
Features
78
Overall
63
Nikon 1 J5 front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M10 II front
Portability
82
Imaging
54
Features
77
Overall
63

Nikon 1 J5 vs Olympus E-M10 II Key Specs

Nikon 1 J5
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 231g - 98 x 60 x 32mm
  • Launched April 2015
  • Older Model is Nikon 1 J4
Olympus E-M10 II
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 390g - 120 x 83 x 47mm
  • Announced August 2015
  • Earlier Model is Olympus E-M10
  • New Model is Olympus E-M10 III
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Nikon 1 J5 vs Olympus E-M10 II Overview

In this article, we are comparing the Nikon 1 J5 vs Olympus E-M10 II, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors Nikon and Olympus. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the 1 J5 (21MP) and E-M10 II (16MP) and the 1 J5 (1") and E-M10 II (Four Thirds) come with different sensor sizes.

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The 1 J5 was brought out 4 months prior to the E-M10 II and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon 1 J5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-M10 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise view of how the 1 J5 matches up against the E-M10 II with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J5 over the Olympus E-M10 II

 1 J5 E-M10 II 
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 II over the Nikon 1 J5

 E-M10 II 1 J5 
Display resolution1040k1037kCrisper display (+3k dot)

Common features in the Nikon 1 J5 and Olympus E-M10 II

 1 J5 E-M10 II 
AnnouncedApril 2015August 2015Same generation
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Touch display Easily navigate

Nikon 1 J5 vs Olympus E-M10 II Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon 1 J5 features physical measurements of 98mm x 60mm x 32mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Olympus E-M10 II has measurements of 120mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 1.9") having a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs).

Compare the Nikon 1 J5 vs Olympus E-M10 II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the 1 J5 compared to the E-M10 II.

Nikon 1 J5 vs Olympus E-M10 II size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the 1 J5 and E-M10 II is 91 and 82 respectively.

Nikon 1 J5 vs Olympus E-M10 II top view buttons comparison

Nikon 1 J5 vs Olympus E-M10 II Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements just by checking out technical specs. The visual here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the 1 J5 and E-M10 II.

As you can tell, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The 1 J5 because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh harder and the Nikon 1 J5 will provide more detail having its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos far more aggressively.

Nikon 1 J5 vs Olympus E-M10 II sensor size comparison

Nikon 1 J5 vs Olympus E-M10 II Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon 1 J5 vs Olympus E-M10 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon 1 J5 Portrait photography info
Olympus E-M10 II Portrait photography info
65
you can focus manually
good resolution (21 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
offers face detect focus
saves RAW files
no external flash support
72
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon 1 J5 Street photography info
Olympus E-M10 II Street photography info
80
has a tilting screen
decent sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
includes touch focus
lighter than competition in class (231g)
does not have image stabilization
83
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
has focus by touch
good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon 1 J5 Sports photography information
Olympus E-M10 II Sports photography information
64
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
max fps high (20.0 frames/s)
good resolution (21MP)
decent sensor size (1")
offers tracking focus
has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery (250 CIPA)
67
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking autofocus
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon 1 J5 Travel photography info
Olympus E-M10 II Travel photography info
80
lighter than competition in class (231g)
includes touch focus
good resolution (21 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
not so great battery (250 shots)
73
has focus by touch
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon 1 J5 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus E-M10 II Landscape photography highlights
69
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
good resolution (21MP)
decent sensor size (1")
does not have anti-alias filter
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery (250 shots)
79
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon 1 J5 Vlogging factors
Olympus E-M10 II Vlogging factors
75
display is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
offers face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (231 grams)
does not have image stabilization
lack of mic support
35
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic jack
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Nikon 1 J5 vs Olympus E-M10 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon 1 J5 and Olympus E-M10 II
 Nikon 1 J5Olympus OM-D E-M10 II
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon 1 J5 Olympus OM-D E-M10 II
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2015-04-03 2015-08-25
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed 5A TruePic VII
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 21 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5568 x 3712 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Min native ISO 160 200
RAW format
Min enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 171 81
Lens
Lens support Nikon 1 Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 13 107
Crop factor 2.7 2.1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,037k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.62x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter speed 20.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (ISO 100) 5.80 m (ISO 100)
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, redeye reduction, fill flash, flash off, 1st-curtain slow sync w/redeye, 1st-curtain slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, manual
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 4K (15p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (120p/60p/30p) 1920 x 1080 (60p/30p/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p/24p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 231 grams (0.51 lbs) 390 grams (0.86 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 60 x 32mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.3") 120 x 83 x 47mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 65 73
DXO Color Depth rating 22.1 23.1
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.0 12.5
DXO Low light rating 479 842
Other
Battery life 250 pictures 320 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL24 BLS-50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (12 sec., 2 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage microSD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $497 $499