Nikon 1 J5 vs Olympus E-P2

Below is a complete overview of the Nikon 1 J5 and Olympus E-P2, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands Nikon and Olympus. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the 1 J5 (21MP) and E-P2 (12MP) and the 1 J5 (1") and E-P2 (Four Thirds) boast different sensor measurements.

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The 1 J5 was released 5 years later than the E-P2 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the 1 J5 matches up against the E-P2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon 1 J5 and Olympus PEN E-P2. The complete galleries are available at Nikon 1 J5 Gallery and Olympus E-P2 Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon 1 J5 comes with physical dimensions of 98mm x 60mm x 32mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-P2 has measurements of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") along with a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the 1 J5 vs the E-P2.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 1 J5 and E-P2 is 91 and 86 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements merely by researching a spec sheet. The visual underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1 J5 and E-P2.

As you can see, both of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The 1 J5 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Nikon 1 J5 will result in extra detail as a result of its extra 9MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The fresher 1 J5 should have an edge in sensor innovation.