Nikon 1 J5 vs Olympus E-P3

The following is a detailed overview of the Nikon 1 J5 versus Olympus E-P3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands Nikon and Olympus. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the 1 J5 (21MP) and E-P3 (12MP) and the 1 J5 (1") and E-P3 (Four Thirds) possess different sensor sizing.

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The 1 J5 was unveiled 3 years after the E-P3 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the 1 J5 matches up against the E-P3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon 1 J5 & Olympus PEN E-P3. The full galleries are available at Nikon 1 J5 Gallery & Olympus E-P3 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon 1 J5 enjoys outside dimensions of 98mm x 60mm x 32mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Olympus E-P3 has dimensions of 122mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 369 grams (0.81 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the 1 J5 and the E-P3.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the 1 J5 and E-P3 is 91 and 86 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specifications. The image here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1 J5 and E-P3.

Plainly, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The 1 J5 using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Nikon 1 J5 will render extra detail having an extra 9MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The younger 1 J5 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.