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Nikon 1 J5 vs Olympus E-PL6

Portability
91
Imaging
52
Features
78
Overall
62
Nikon 1 J5 front
 
Olympus PEN E-PL6 front
Portability
88
Imaging
53
Features
77
Overall
62

Nikon 1 J5 vs Olympus E-PL6 Key Specs

Nikon 1 J5
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 231g - 98 x 60 x 32mm
  • Announced April 2015
  • Older Model is Nikon 1 J4
Olympus E-PL6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 325g - 111 x 64 x 38mm
  • Revealed August 2014
  • Later Model is Olympus E-PL7
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Nikon 1 J5 vs Olympus E-PL6 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Nikon 1 J5 and Olympus E-PL6, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Nikon and Olympus. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the 1 J5 (21MP) and E-PL6 (16MP) and the 1 J5 (1") and E-PL6 (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor sizes.

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The 1 J5 was introduced 9 months after the E-PL6 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a brief summary of how the 1 J5 grades against the E-PL6 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J5 over the Olympus E-PL6

 1 J5 E-PL6 
RevealedApril 2015August 2014More modern by 9 months
Screen resolution1037k460kCrisper screen (+577k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL6 over the Nikon 1 J5

 E-PL6 1 J5 

Common features in the Nikon 1 J5 and Olympus E-PL6

 1 J5 E-PL6 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Nikon 1 J5 vs Olympus E-PL6 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon 1 J5 comes with physical measurements of 98mm x 60mm x 32mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-PL6 has measurements of 111mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the 1 J5 vs the E-PL6.

Nikon 1 J5 vs Olympus E-PL6 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the 1 J5 and E-PL6 is 91 and 88 respectively.

Nikon 1 J5 vs Olympus E-PL6 top view buttons comparison

Nikon 1 J5 vs Olympus E-PL6 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specs. The picture underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the 1 J5 and E-PL6.

All in all, both of those cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The 1 J5 having a tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Nikon 1 J5 will offer you greater detail using its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs more aggressively. The more recent 1 J5 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon 1 J5 vs Olympus E-PL6 sensor size comparison

Nikon 1 J5 vs Olympus E-PL6 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon 1 J5 vs Olympus E-PL6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon 1 J5
Portrait photography with Olympus E-PL6
64
you can focus manually
good megapixels (21MP)
good sensor size (1")
features face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
can't use external flash
71
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon 1 J5 Street photography highlights
Olympus E-PL6 Street photography highlights
80
screen tilts up and down
good sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
comes with touch to focus
lighter than average (231 grams)
lack of image stabilization
85
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
offers focus via touch
great high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon 1 J5 Sports photography factors
Olympus E-PL6 Sports photography factors
63
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
fast shooting (20.0 frames/s)
good megapixels (21 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
features tracking focus
comes with phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery life (250 per charge)
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking autofocus
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon 1 J5 Travel photography factors
Olympus E-PL6 Travel photography factors
80
lighter than average (231g)
comes with touch to focus
good megapixels (21MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
not so great battery life (250 shots)
85
offers focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
display is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon 1 J5 Landscape photography advice
Olympus E-PL6 Landscape photography advice
68
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
good megapixels (21 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
no anti-alias filter
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery life (250 shots)
80
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
great high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon 1 J5 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus E-PL6 as a Vlogging camera
75
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen
features face detect focus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than average (231g)
lack of image stabilization
lack of microphone support
79
display is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
missing external microphone support
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Nikon 1 J5 vs Olympus E-PL6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon 1 J5 and Olympus E-PL6
 Nikon 1 J5Olympus PEN E-PL6
General Information
Company Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon 1 J5 Olympus PEN E-PL6
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2015-04-03 2014-08-01
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed 5A TruePic VI
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 21MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5568 x 3712 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Lowest native ISO 160 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 171 35
Lens
Lens support Nikon 1 Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 13 107
Focal length multiplier 2.7 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,037k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Highest silent shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shooting rate 20.0 frames per sec 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (ISO 100) 7.00 m (bundled FL-LM1)
Flash settings 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)
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4K (15p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (120p/60p/30p) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 231g (0.51 pounds) 325g (0.72 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 60 x 32mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.3") 111 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 65 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.0 not tested
DXO Low light rating 479 not tested
Other
Battery life 250 pictures 360 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL24 BLS-5
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type microSD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch cost $497 $300