Nikon 1 S2 vs Olympus E-M10

The following is a in-depth assessment of the Nikon 1 S2 versus Olympus E-M10, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the 1 S2 (14.2MP) and the E-M10 (16MP) is fairly well matched but the 1 S2 (1") and E-M10 (Four Thirds) offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The 1 S2 was introduced 3 months after the E-M10 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Nikon 1 S2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-M10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the 1 S2 matches up versus the E-M10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon 1 S2 and Olympus OM-D E-M10. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon 1 S2 Gallery and Olympus E-M10 Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and size. The Nikon 1 S2 has got external dimensions of 101mm x 61mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-M10 has specifications of 119mm x 82mm x 46mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 1.8") having a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).

Check the Nikon 1 S2 versus Olympus E-M10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the 1 S2 and the E-M10.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 1 S2 and E-M10 is 93 and 82 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions just by looking at technical specs. The pic underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1 S2 and E-M10.

As you can tell, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 1 S2 using its tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Olympus E-M10 will resolve more detail using its extra 1.8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics more aggressively.