Nikon 1 J5 vs Olympus E-PL7

Below, we will be evaluating the Nikon 1 J5 vs Olympus E-PL7, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Nikon and Olympus. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the 1 J5 (21MP) and E-PL7 (16MP) and the 1 J5 (1") and E-PL7 (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor sizes.

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The 1 J5 was brought out 8 months later than the E-PL7 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a quick overview of how the 1 J5 scores versus the E-PL7 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon 1 J5 & Olympus PEN E-PL7. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon 1 J5 Gallery & Olympus E-PL7 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera, you should take into account 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") with a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Olympus E-PL7 has proportions of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the 1 J5 versus the E-PL7.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 1 J5 and E-PL7 is 91 and 86 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing only by reviewing technical specs. The photograph here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the 1 J5 and E-PL7.

As you can tell, both the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 1 J5 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Nikon 1 J5 will offer you more detail having its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more recent 1 J5 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.