Nikon 1 S2 vs Olympus E-620

In this article, we will be reviewing the Nikon 1 S2 versus Olympus E-620, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the 1 S2 (14.2MP) and the E-620 (12MP) is relatively comparable but the 1 S2 (1") and E-620 (Four Thirds) use different sensor size.

Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

The 1 S2 was introduced 4 years after the E-620 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Nikon 1 S2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-620 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the 1 S2 matches up versus the E-620 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon 1 S2 & Olympus E-620. The whole galleries are available at Nikon 1 S2 Gallery & Olympus E-620 Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Nikon 1 S2 features outside dimensions of 101mm x 61mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Olympus E-620 has specifications of 130mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") along with a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

Compare the Nikon 1 S2 versus Olympus E-620 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the 1 S2 versus the E-620.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 1 S2 and E-620 is 93 and 71 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions purely by seeing a spec sheet. The picture underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the 1 S2 and E-620.

Clearly, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 1 S2 having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Nikon 1 S2 will show extra detail using its extra 2.2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The younger 1 S2 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.