Nikon 1 V1 vs Olympus E-M10

Here is a in depth review of the Nikon 1 V1 versus Olympus E-M10, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors Nikon and Olympus. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the 1 V1 (10MP) and E-M10 (16MP) and the 1 V1 (1") and E-M10 (Four Thirds) boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The 1 V1 was manufactured 3 years earlier than the E-M10 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Nikon 1 V1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-M10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the 1 V1 grades versus the E-M10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon 1 V1 and Olympus OM-D E-M10. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon 1 V1 Gallery and Olympus E-M10 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon 1 V1 has physical dimensions of 113mm x 76mm x 44mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.7") having a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-M10 has sizing of 119mm x 82mm x 46mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 1.8") having a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).

Compare the Nikon 1 V1 versus Olympus E-M10 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the 1 V1 vs the E-M10.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the 1 V1 and E-M10 is 84 and 82 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing purely by seeing specifications. The photograph below may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the 1 V1 and E-M10.

To sum up, each of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The 1 V1 featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Olympus E-M10 will provide more detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics way more aggressively. The older 1 V1 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.