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Nikon 1 V1 vs Olympus E-P3

Portability
84
Imaging
40
Features
68
Overall
51
Nikon 1 V1 front
 
Olympus PEN E-P3 front
Portability
86
Imaging
48
Features
60
Overall
52

Nikon 1 V1 vs Olympus E-P3 Key Specs

Nikon 1 V1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 383g - 113 x 76 x 44mm
  • Announced January 2012
  • Successor is Nikon 1 V2
Olympus E-P3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 369g - 122 x 69 x 34mm
  • Revealed August 2011
  • Previous Model is Olympus E-P2
  • Later Model is Olympus E-P5
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Nikon 1 V1 vs Olympus E-P3 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Nikon 1 V1 and Olympus E-P3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the 1 V1 (10MP) and the E-P3 (12MP) is very similar but the 1 V1 (1") and E-P3 (Four Thirds) enjoy different sensor size.

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The 1 V1 was revealed 6 months after the E-P3 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a concise summation of how the 1 V1 grades vs the E-P3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon 1 V1 over the Olympus E-P3

 1 V1 E-P3 
Display resolution921k614kClearer display (+307k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus E-P3 over the Nikon 1 V1

 E-P3 1 V1 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon 1 V1 and Olympus E-P3

 1 V1 E-P3 
RevealedJanuary 2012August 2011Similar generation
Manually focus More precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Nikon 1 V1 vs Olympus E-P3 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon 1 V1 enjoys exterior measurements of 113mm x 76mm x 44mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.7") with a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) and the Olympus E-P3 has measurements of 122mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.3") having a weight of 369 grams (0.81 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the 1 V1 compared to the E-P3.

Nikon 1 V1 vs Olympus E-P3 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 1 V1 and E-P3 is 84 and 86 respectively.

Nikon 1 V1 vs Olympus E-P3 top view buttons comparison

Nikon 1 V1 vs Olympus E-P3 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by going over specifications. The image underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the 1 V1 and E-P3.

Plainly, the two cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The 1 V1 having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Olympus E-P3 will offer you extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images much more aggressively.

Nikon 1 V1 vs Olympus E-P3 sensor size comparison

Nikon 1 V1 vs Olympus E-P3 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon 1 V1 vs Olympus E-P3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon 1 V1
Portrait photography with Olympus E-P3
54
has manual focus
decent sensor size (1")
exports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (10MP)
60
has manual focus
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports face detect focusing
saves RAW files
sensor resolution low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon 1 V1
Street photography with Olympus E-P3
62
decent sensor size (1")
exports RAW formats
fixed screen
no image stabilization
76
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
supports touch focus
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Nikon 1 V1 Sports photography information
Olympus E-P3 Sports photography information
53
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
decent sensor size (1")
comes with tracking focus
supports phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
low frames per second (3.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon 1 V1
Travel photography with Olympus E-P3
41
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
60
supports touch focus
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon 1 V1 Landscape photography info
Olympus E-P3 Landscape photography info
60
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
decent sensor size (1")
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
65
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon 1 V1 Vlogging highlights
Olympus E-P3 Vlogging highlights
30
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with microphone port
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
35
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have mic jack
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Nikon 1 V1 vs Olympus E-P3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon 1 V1 and Olympus E-P3
 Nikon 1 V1Olympus PEN E-P3
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon 1 V1 Olympus PEN E-P3
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2012-01-20 2011-08-17
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic VI
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Full resolution 3872 x 2592 4032 x 3024
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 135 35
Lens
Lens mount Nikon 1 Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 13 107
Crop factor 2.7 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 921 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT LCD 3:2 OLED with Anti-Fingerprint Coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 1,440 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 10.00 m (@ ISO 200)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Wireless, Manual (3 levels)
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/250 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 1072 x 720 (60 fps) 640 x 240 (400), 320 x 120 (1200) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 383 gr (0.84 lbs) 369 gr (0.81 lbs)
Dimensions 113 x 76 x 44mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.7") 122 x 69 x 34mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 54 51
DXO Color Depth score 21.3 20.8
DXO Dynamic range score 11.0 10.1
DXO Low light score 346 536
Other
Battery life 350 photos 330 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL15 BLS-5
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $670 $0