Nikon 1 S2 vs Olympus PEN-F

In this article, we are reviewing the Nikon 1 S2 versus Olympus PEN-F, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Nikon and Olympus. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the 1 S2 (14.2MP) and PEN-F (20MP) and the 1 S2 (1") and PEN-F (Four Thirds) come with different sensor sizing.

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The 1 S2 was launched 20 months before the PEN-F making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summation of how the 1 S2 scores against the PEN-F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon 1 S2 & Olympus PEN-F. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon 1 S2 Gallery & Olympus PEN-F Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon 1 S2 features exterior dimensions of 101mm x 61mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Olympus PEN-F has measurements of 125mm x 72mm x 37mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the 1 S2 compared to the PEN-F.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 1 S2 and PEN-F is 93 and 84 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specifications. The pic here should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the 1 S2 and PEN-F.

Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The 1 S2 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Olympus PEN-F will provide greater detail utilizing its extra 5.8MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged 1 S2 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.