Nikon 1 S2 vs Olympus E-M10 III

In this article, we will be matching up the Nikon 1 S2 vs Olympus E-M10 III, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the 1 S2 (14.2MP) and the E-M10 III (16MP) is relatively comparable but the 1 S2 (1") and E-M10 III (Four Thirds) feature different sensor dimensions.

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The 1 S2 was announced 4 years before the E-M10 III and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon 1 S2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-M10 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the 1 S2 grades versus the E-M10 III in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon 1 S2 & Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III. The whole galleries are available at Nikon 1 S2 Gallery & Olympus E-M10 III Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon 1 S2 offers exterior dimensions of 101mm x 61mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Olympus E-M10 III has sizing of 122mm x 84mm x 50mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the 1 S2 compared to the E-M10 III.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the 1 S2 and E-M10 III is 93 and 80 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing just by going through specifications. The graphic below will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1 S2 and E-M10 III.

To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 1 S2 with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Olympus E-M10 III will produce extra detail with its extra 1.8MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older 1 S2 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.