Nikon 1 V1 vs Olympus E-P7

The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Nikon 1 V1 vs Olympus E-P7, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Nikon and Olympus. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the 1 V1 (10MP) and E-P7 (20MP) and the 1 V1 (1") and E-P7 (Four Thirds) offer different sensor measurements.

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The 1 V1 was unveiled 10 years earlier than the E-P7 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the 1 V1 matches up against the E-P7 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon 1 V1 and Olympus PEN E-P7. The full galleries are provided at Nikon 1 V1 Gallery and Olympus E-P7 Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon 1 V1 has exterior measurements of 113mm x 76mm x 44mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.7") and a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) and the Olympus E-P7 has dimensions of 118mm x 69mm x 38mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the 1 V1 and the E-P7.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 1 V1 and E-P7 is 84 and 86 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The image here should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the 1 V1 and E-P7.

As you can see, both of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The 1 V1 using its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Olympus E-P7 will deliver extra detail having an extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged 1 V1 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.