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Nikon 1 J5 vs Olympus E-PL9

Portability
91
Imaging
53
Features
78
Overall
63
Nikon 1 J5 front
 
Olympus PEN E-PL9 front
Portability
85
Imaging
56
Features
78
Overall
64

Nikon 1 J5 vs Olympus E-PL9 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
  • Old Model is Nikon 1 J4
Olympus E-PL9
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Increase to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 380g - 117 x 68 x 39mm
  • Released February 2018
  • Earlier Model is Olympus E-PL8
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Nikon 1 J5 vs Olympus E-PL9 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Nikon 1 J5 and Olympus E-PL9, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands Nikon and Olympus. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the 1 J5 (21MP) and E-PL9 (16MP) and the 1 J5 (1") and E-PL9 (Four Thirds) have different sensor size.

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The 1 J5 was released 3 years earlier than the E-PL9 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short introduction of how the 1 J5 matches up against the E-PL9 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J5 over the Olympus E-PL9

 1 J5 E-PL9 
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL9 over the Nikon 1 J5

 E-PL9 1 J5 
ReleasedFebruary 2018April 2015More recent by 34 months
Display resolution1040k1037kCrisper display (+3k dot)

Common features in the Nikon 1 J5 and Olympus E-PL9

 1 J5 E-PL9 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Touch display Easily navigate

Nikon 1 J5 vs Olympus E-PL9 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. 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) whilst the Olympus E-PL9 has sizing of 117mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") with a weight of 380 grams (0.84 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon 1 J5 and Olympus E-PL9 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the 1 J5 and the E-PL9.

Nikon 1 J5 vs Olympus E-PL9 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the 1 J5 and E-PL9 is 91 and 85 respectively.

Nikon 1 J5 vs Olympus E-PL9 top view buttons comparison

Nikon 1 J5 vs Olympus E-PL9 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements just by checking out specifications. The visual underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the 1 J5 and E-PL9.

Plainly, each of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The 1 J5 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Nikon 1 J5 will produce extra detail as a result of its extra 5MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older 1 J5 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon 1 J5 vs Olympus E-PL9 sensor size comparison

Nikon 1 J5 vs Olympus E-PL9 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon 1 J5 vs Olympus E-PL9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon 1 J5 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus E-PL9 Portrait photography highlights
65
has manual focus
MP count decent (21MP)
sensor size is good (1")
features face detection focus
delivers RAW files
no external flash support
73
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon 1 J5 as a Street photography camera
Olympus E-PL9 as a Street photography camera
80
has a tilting screen
sensor size is good (1")
delivers RAW files
includes touch focus
lighter than average in class (231g)
lack of image stabilization
84
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
features focus via touch
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon 1 J5
Sports photography with Olympus E-PL9
64
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
fast continuous shooting (20.0 frames per second)
MP count decent (21 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
features tracking autofocus
has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
bad battery life (250 shots)
69
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon 1 J5
Travel photography with Olympus E-PL9
80
lighter than average in class (231 grams)
includes touch focus
MP count decent (21MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
bad battery life (250 shots)
77
has bluetooth
features focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon 1 J5 Landscape photography advice
Olympus E-PL9 Landscape photography advice
69
has manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
MP count decent (21 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
doesnt have anti-alias filter
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
bad battery life (250 CIPA)
80
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon 1 J5 Vlogging advice
Olympus E-PL9 Vlogging advice
75
selfie friendly screen
touch screen
features face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than average in class (231 grams)
lack of image stabilization
lack of external microphone jack
35
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone jack
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Nikon 1 J5 vs Olympus E-PL9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon 1 J5 and Olympus E-PL9
 Nikon 1 J5Olympus PEN E-PL9
General Information
Brand Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon 1 J5 Olympus PEN E-PL9
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2015-04-03 2018-02-08
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed 5A TruePic VIII
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 21 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5568 x 3712 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Max enhanced ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 160 200
RAW data
Min enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 171 121
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon 1 Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 13 107
Focal length multiplier 2.7 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,037 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/16000s 1/16000s
Continuous shutter speed 20.0 frames per sec 8.6 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m (ISO 100) 7.60 m (at ISO 200)
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, manual, redeye reduction, slow sync w/redeye reduction, slow sync , slow sync 2nd-curtain, fill-in, off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4K (15p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (120p/60p/30p) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 231g (0.51 lbs) 380g (0.84 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 60 x 32mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.3") 117 x 68 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 65 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.0 not tested
DXO Low light score 479 not tested
Other
Battery life 250 images 350 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL24 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage media microSD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported)
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $497 $599