Nikon 1 J5 vs Olympus E-PL9
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Nikon 1 J5 vs Olympus E-PL9 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Nikon Coolpix camera search on Google skyrockets by 8,500%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.
Nikon 1 J5 vs Olympus E-PL9 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon 1 J5 and Olympus PEN E-PL9. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon 1 J5 Gallery and Olympus E-PL9 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J5 over the Olympus E-PL9
1 J5 | E-PL9 | |||
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Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL9 over the Nikon 1 J5
E-PL9 | 1 J5 | |||
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Released | February 2018 | April 2015 | More recent by 34 months | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 1037k | Crisper display (+3k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon 1 J5 and Olympus E-PL9
1 J5 | E-PL9 | |||
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Manually focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 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.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon 1 J5 vs Olympus E-PL9 Specifications
Nikon 1 J5 | Olympus PEN E-PL9 | |
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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 |