Nikon 1 S2 vs Olympus E-P5

Below, we will be contrasting the Nikon 1 S2 versus Olympus E-P5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the 1 S2 (14.2MP) and the E-P5 (16MP) is pretty close but the 1 S2 (1") and E-P5 (Four Thirds) feature different sensor size.

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The 1 S2 was introduced 8 months after the E-P5 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the 1 S2 scores against the E-P5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon 1 S2 and Olympus PEN E-P5. The whole galleries are available at Nikon 1 S2 Gallery and Olympus E-P5 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon 1 S2 offers outside measurements of 101mm x 61mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Olympus E-P5 has dimensions of 122mm x 69mm x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5") with a weight of 420 grams (0.93 lbs).

Check out the Nikon 1 S2 versus Olympus E-P5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the 1 S2 vs the E-P5.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the 1 S2 and E-P5 is 93 and 85 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes only by researching technical specs. The pic below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the 1 S2 and E-P5.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The 1 S2 with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF trickier and the Olympus E-P5 will result in greater detail using its extra 1.8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The younger 1 S2 should have an edge in sensor technology.