Nikon 1 J5 vs Olympus E-P1
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![Nikon 1 J5 front Nikon 1 J5 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Nikon-1-J5.jpg)
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Nikon 1 J5 vs Olympus E-P1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 21MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 160 - 12800
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon 1 Mount
- 231g - 98 x 60 x 32mm
- Released April 2015
- Superseded the Nikon 1 J4
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 355g - 121 x 70 x 36mm
- Announced July 2009
- Later Model is Olympus E-P2
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Nikon 1 J5 vs Olympus E-P1 Overview
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.
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Nikon 1 J5 vs Olympus E-P1 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J5 over the Olympus E-P1
1 J5 | E-P1 | |||
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Announced | April 2015 | ![]() | July 2009 | More modern by 70 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 1037k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+807k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus E-P1 over the Nikon 1 J5
E-P1 | 1 J5 |
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Common features in the Nikon 1 J5 and Olympus E-P1
1 J5 | E-P1 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen measurements |
Nikon 1 J5 vs Olympus E-P1 Physical Comparison
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.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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.
![Nikon 1 J5 vs Olympus E-P1 size comparison Nikon 1 J5 vs Olympus E-P1 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-1-J5-vs-Olympus-PEN-E-P1-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the 1 J5 and E-P1 is 91 and 86 respectively.
![Nikon 1 J5 vs Olympus E-P1 top view buttons comparison Nikon 1 J5 vs Olympus E-P1 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-1-J5-vs-Olympus-PEN-E-P1-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Nikon 1 J5 vs Olympus E-P1 Sensor Comparison
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.
![Nikon 1 J5 vs Olympus E-P1 sensor size comparison Nikon 1 J5 vs Olympus E-P1 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Nikon-1-J5-vs-Olympus-PEN-E-P1-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Nikon 1 J5 vs Olympus E-P1 Screen and ViewFinder
![Nikon 1 J5 vs Olympus E-P1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Nikon 1 J5 vs Olympus E-P1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-1-J5-vs-Olympus-PEN-E-P1-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Nikon 1 J5 vs Olympus E-P1 Specifications
Nikon 1 J5 | Olympus PEN E-P1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Olympus |
Model type | Nikon 1 J5 | Olympus PEN E-P1 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2015-04-03 | 2009-07-29 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Expeed 5A | TruePic V |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1" | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 116.2mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 21MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 5568 x 3712 | 4032 x 3024 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 160 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 171 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Nikon 1 | Micro Four Thirds |
Total lenses | 13 | 107 |
Crop factor | 2.7 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 1,037 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | - | HyperCrystal LCD with AR(Anti-Reflective) coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 60 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Highest quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 20.0 frames per sec | 3.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m (ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
Flash options | 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, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 4K (15p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (120p/60p/30p) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
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 pounds) | 355 grams (0.78 pounds) |
Dimensions | 98 x 60 x 32mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 121 x 70 x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 65 | 55 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.1 | 21.4 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.0 | 10.4 |
DXO Low light rating | 479 | 536 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 250 photographs | 300 photographs |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL24 | BLS-1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | microSD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $497 | $182 |