Nikon 1 J5 vs Olympus PEN-F
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Nikon 1 J5 vs Olympus PEN-F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 21MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 160 - 12800
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon 1 Mount
- 231g - 98 x 60 x 32mm
- Released April 2015
- Superseded the Nikon 1 J4
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 427g - 125 x 72 x 37mm
- Released January 2016
Nikon 1 J5 vs Olympus PEN-F Overview
Its time to look more closely at the Nikon 1 J5 vs Olympus PEN-F, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the 1 J5 (21MP) and the PEN-F (20MP) is very similar but the 1 J5 (1") and PEN-F (Four Thirds) posses totally different sensor sizes.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 1 J5 was released 9 months earlier than the PEN-F which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a brief summary of how the 1 J5 scores against the PEN-F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Nikon 1 J5 vs Olympus PEN-F Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon 1 J5 & Olympus PEN-F. The complete galleries are available at Nikon 1 J5 Gallery & Olympus PEN-F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J5 over the Olympus PEN-F
1 J5 | PEN-F |
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Reasons to pick Olympus PEN-F over the Nikon 1 J5
PEN-F | 1 J5 | |||
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Released | January 2016 | April 2015 | Fresher by 9 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
Common features in the Nikon 1 J5 and Olympus PEN-F
1 J5 | PEN-F | |||
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Focus manually | More exact focusing | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display dimensions | |
Display resolution | 1037k | 1037k | Same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Both good for selfies | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Nikon 1 J5 vs Olympus PEN-F Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon 1 J5 has got physical measurements of 98mm x 60mm x 32mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Olympus PEN-F has sizing of 125mm x 72mm x 37mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.5") having a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).
Compare the Nikon 1 J5 vs Olympus PEN-F in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the 1 J5 compared to the PEN-F.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 1 J5 and PEN-F is 91 and 84 respectively.
Nikon 1 J5 vs Olympus PEN-F Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing only by reviewing specifications. The photograph underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the 1 J5 and PEN-F.
Plainly, each of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The 1 J5 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Nikon 1 J5 will offer greater detail as a result of its extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older 1 J5 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
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Nikon 1 J5 vs Olympus PEN-F Specifications
Nikon 1 J5 | Olympus PEN-F | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Olympus |
Model type | Nikon 1 J5 | Olympus PEN-F |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Released | 2015-04-03 | 2016-01-27 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Expeed 5A | TruePic VII |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1" | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 116.2mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 21MP | 20MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 5568 x 3712 | 5184 x 3888 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 160 | 200 |
RAW support | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 171 | 81 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Nikon 1 | Micro Four Thirds |
Amount of lenses | 13 | 107 |
Crop factor | 2.7 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 1,037 thousand dots | 1,037 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,360 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.62x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 60s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/8000s |
Maximum quiet shutter speed | 1/16000s | 1/16000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 20.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m (ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | 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 | Flash Auto, Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain) |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 231 gr (0.51 pounds) | 427 gr (0.94 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 60 x 32mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 125 x 72 x 37mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 65 | 74 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.1 | 23.1 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.0 | 12.4 |
DXO Low light rating | 479 | 894 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 250 photos | 330 photos |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL24 | BLN-1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 12 seconds, custom) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | microSD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $497 | $1,000 |