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Nikon 1 S1 vs Olympus E-P7

Portability
92
Imaging
41
Features
56
Overall
47
Nikon 1 S1 front
 
Olympus PEN E-P7 front
Portability
86
Imaging
63
Features
84
Overall
71

Nikon 1 S1 vs Olympus E-P7 Key Specs

Nikon 1 S1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 197g - 102 x 61 x 30mm
  • Released June 2013
  • Updated by Nikon 1 S2
Olympus E-P7
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.00" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 337g - 118 x 69 x 38mm
  • Announced June 2021
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Nikon 1 S1 vs Olympus E-P7 Overview

The following is a detailed analysis of the Nikon 1 S1 vs Olympus E-P7, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals Nikon and Olympus. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the 1 S1 (10MP) and E-P7 (20MP) and the 1 S1 (1") and E-P7 (Four Thirds) posses different sensor size.

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The 1 S1 was unveiled 9 years before the E-P7 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the 1 S1 grades versus the E-P7 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon 1 S1 over the Olympus E-P7

 1 S1 E-P7 

Reasons to pick Olympus E-P7 over the Nikon 1 S1

 E-P7 1 S1 
AnnouncedJune 2021June 2013Newer by 97 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k460kCrisper screen (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon 1 S1 and Olympus E-P7

 1 S1 E-P7 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen dimensions3"3.00"Equal screen size

Nikon 1 S1 vs Olympus E-P7 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon 1 S1 features outside dimensions of 102mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-P7 has dimensions of 118mm x 69mm x 38mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs).

Compare the Nikon 1 S1 vs Olympus E-P7 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the 1 S1 and the E-P7.

Nikon 1 S1 vs Olympus E-P7 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 1 S1 and E-P7 is 92 and 86 respectively.

Nikon 1 S1 vs Olympus E-P7 top view buttons comparison

Nikon 1 S1 vs Olympus E-P7 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions just by checking out specs. The picture underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1 S1 and E-P7.

All in all, the 2 cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 1 S1 using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Olympus E-P7 will provide more detail having an extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged 1 S1 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Nikon 1 S1 vs Olympus E-P7 sensor size comparison

Nikon 1 S1 vs Olympus E-P7 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon 1 S1 vs Olympus E-P7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon 1 S1 Portrait photography factors
Olympus E-P7 Portrait photography factors
48
manual focus
sensor size is decent (1")
supports RAW formats
no external flash support
MP count low (10 megapixels)
77
has manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detect focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon 1 S1 as a Street photography camera
Olympus E-P7 as a Street photography camera
69
sensor size is decent (1")
supports RAW formats
lighter than average (197 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
86
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
offers focus via touch
good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon 1 S1 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus E-P7 as a Sports photography camera
49
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
sensor size is decent (1")
includes tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
low battery pack (220 per charge)
73
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon 1 S1 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus E-P7 as a Travel photography camera
61
lighter than average (197g)
built-in flash
low battery pack (220 per charge)
MP count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
87
supports bluetooth
offers focus via touch
resolution is good (20MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon 1 S1
Landscape photography with Olympus E-P7
56
manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
good sized screen (3")
sensor size is decent (1")
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
low battery pack (220 per charge)
83
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3.00")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
no anti-alias filter
good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon 1 S1 Vlogging information
Olympus E-P7 Vlogging information
30
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (197 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone socket
80
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does not have mic jack
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Nikon 1 S1 vs Olympus E-P7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon 1 S1 and Olympus E-P7
 Nikon 1 S1Olympus PEN E-P7
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon 1 S1 Olympus PEN E-P7
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2013-06-21 2021-06-09
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 17.4 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 226.2mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 3872 x 2592 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW images
Minimum enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 135 121
Lens
Lens mount Nikon 1 Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 13 118
Crop factor 2.7 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 3.00 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 15.0 frames per sec 8.7 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m 5.40 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain Redeye, Fill-in, Flash off, Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Slow sync. (1st curtain), Slow sync. (2nd curtain), Manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/60 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 1072 x 720 (60 fps) 640 x 240 (400), 320 x 120 (1200) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Optional Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) BLS-50 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 197 grams (0.43 lb) 337 grams (0.74 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 61 x 30mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.2") 118 x 69 x 38mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 56 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.1 not tested
DXO Low light score 397 not tested
Other
Battery life 220 pictures 360 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL20 BLS-50
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $231 $800