Nikon 1 J5 vs Olympus E-P5

Following is a extended overview of the Nikon 1 J5 and Olympus E-P5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals Nikon and Olympus. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the 1 J5 (21MP) and E-P5 (16MP) and the 1 J5 (1") and E-P5 (Four Thirds) posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The 1 J5 was introduced 19 months after the E-P5 making them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the 1 J5 matches up against the E-P5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon 1 J5 and Olympus PEN E-P5. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon 1 J5 Gallery and Olympus E-P5 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon 1 J5 has external measurements of 98mm x 60mm x 32mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Olympus E-P5 has proportions of 122mm x 69mm x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5") having a weight of 420 grams (0.93 lbs).

Compare the Nikon 1 J5 and Olympus E-P5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the 1 J5 and the E-P5.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the 1 J5 and E-P5 is 91 and 85 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes simply by looking through specifications. The picture here may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the 1 J5 and E-P5.

Plainly, each of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The 1 J5 with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Nikon 1 J5 will render more detail using its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images more aggressively. The fresher 1 J5 will have an edge in sensor technology.