Nikon 1 S2 vs Olympus E-P3

Let's look a little more in depth at the Nikon 1 S2 versus Olympus E-P3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the 1 S2 (14.2MP) and the E-P3 (12MP) is fairly close but the 1 S2 (1") and E-P3 (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The 1 S2 was unveiled 2 years after the E-P3 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the 1 S2 scores versus the E-P3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon 1 S2 & Olympus PEN E-P3. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon 1 S2 Gallery & Olympus E-P3 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon 1 S2 comes with outer dimensions of 101mm x 61mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Olympus E-P3 has sizing of 122mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 369 grams (0.81 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the 1 S2 versus the E-P3.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the 1 S2 and E-P3 is 93 and 86 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions just by viewing technical specs. The pic underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the 1 S2 and E-P3.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The 1 S2 using its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Nikon 1 S2 will render more detail having an extra 2.2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more recent 1 S2 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.