Nikon 1 J5 vs Olympus E-M10 II

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.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon 1 J5 and Olympus OM-D E-M10 II. The entire galleries are available at Nikon 1 J5 Gallery and Olympus E-M10 II Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.