Nikon 1 J5 vs Olympus E-M10 IV

Here, we are looking at the Nikon 1 J5 and Olympus E-M10 IV, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the 1 J5 (21MP) and the E-M10 IV (20MP) is fairly well matched but the 1 J5 (1") and E-M10 IV (Four Thirds) provide different sensor sizing.

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The 1 J5 was unveiled 6 years before the E-M10 IV which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Nikon 1 J5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-M10 IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the 1 J5 scores against the E-M10 IV with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon 1 J5 and Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV. The full galleries are provided at Nikon 1 J5 Gallery and Olympus E-M10 IV Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon 1 J5 has external dimensions of 98mm x 60mm x 32mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Olympus E-M10 IV has specifications of 122mm x 84mm x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") with a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs).

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

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the 1 J5 vs the E-M10 IV.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the 1 J5 and E-M10 IV is 91 and 81 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes just by looking at technical specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the 1 J5 and E-M10 IV.

As you have seen, each of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The 1 J5 with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Nikon 1 J5 will give you greater detail having an extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged 1 J5 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.