Nikon 1 S2 vs Olympus E-P7

The following is a extended comparison of the Nikon 1 S2 versus Olympus E-P7, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals Nikon and Olympus. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the 1 S2 (14.2MP) and E-P7 (20MP) and the 1 S2 (1") and E-P7 (Four Thirds) come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The 1 S2 was revealed 8 years earlier than the E-P7 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the 1 S2 scores versus the E-P7 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon 1 S2 & Olympus PEN E-P7. The full galleries are available at Nikon 1 S2 Gallery & Olympus E-P7 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera often, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon 1 S2 has 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-P7 has measurements of 118mm x 69mm x 38mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs).

Look at the Nikon 1 S2 versus Olympus E-P7 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the 1 S2 against the E-P7.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the 1 S2 and E-P7 is 93 and 86 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions only by researching specs. The image below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1 S2 and E-P7.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 1 S2 with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Olympus E-P7 will provide you with greater detail because of its extra 5.8MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged 1 S2 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.