Nikon 1 J5 vs Olympus E-P1

Lets examine more in depth at the Nikon 1 J5 vs Olympus E-P1, 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-P1 (12MP) and the 1 J5 (1") and E-P1 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The 1 J5 was announced 5 years after the E-P1 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the 1 J5 grades versus the E-P1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon 1 J5 and Olympus PEN E-P1. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon 1 J5 Gallery and Olympus E-P1 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Nikon 1 J5 features outside measurements of 98mm x 60mm x 32mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-P1 has specifications of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") having a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon 1 J5 vs Olympus E-P1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the 1 J5 compared to the E-P1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the 1 J5 and E-P1 is 91 and 86 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes merely by looking through a spec sheet. The picture underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the 1 J5 and E-P1.

As you can see, both of those cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The 1 J5 having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Nikon 1 J5 will result in greater detail with its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The fresher 1 J5 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.