Nikon 1 V1 vs Olympus E-PL3
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Nikon 1 V1 vs Olympus E-PL3 Key Specs
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- 10MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon 1 Mount
- 383g - 113 x 76 x 44mm
- Introduced January 2012
- Successor is Nikon 1 V2
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 12800
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 313g - 110 x 64 x 37mm
- Revealed September 2011
- Succeeded the Olympus E-PL2
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The following is a extensive overview of the Nikon 1 V1 versus Olympus E-PL3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the 1 V1 (10MP) and the E-PL3 (12MP) is relatively similar but the 1 V1 (1") and E-PL3 (Four Thirds) provide different sensor size.
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Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the 1 V1 matches up vs the E-PL3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Nikon 1 V1 over the Olympus E-PL3
| 1 V1 | E-PL3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 460k | Clearer screen (+461k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL3 over the Nikon 1 V1
| E-PL3 | 1 V1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Nikon 1 V1 and Olympus E-PL3
| 1 V1 | E-PL3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2012 |  | September 2011 | Similar age |
| Manual focus |  | Dial exact focusing | ||
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen size |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Lack of Touch screen |
Nikon 1 V1 vs Olympus E-PL3 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon 1 V1 provides physical dimensions of 113mm x 76mm x 44mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.7") and a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) while the Olympus E-PL3 has dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the 1 V1 against the E-PL3.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 1 V1 and E-PL3 is 84 and 88 respectively.
Nikon 1 V1 vs Olympus E-PL3 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions just by going over technical specs. The pic below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the 1 V1 and E-PL3.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 1 V1 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Olympus E-PL3 will deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively.
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Nikon 1 V1 vs Olympus E-PL3 Specifications
| Nikon 1 V1 | Olympus PEN E-PL3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Nikon | Olympus |
| Model | Nikon 1 V1 | Olympus PEN E-PL3 |
| Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Introduced | 2012-01-20 | 2011-09-20 |
| Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | Truepic VI |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1" | Four Thirds |
| Sensor measurements | 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 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 200 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 135 | 35 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | Nikon 1 | Micro Four Thirds |
| Available lenses | 13 | 107 |
| Crop factor | 2.7 | 2.1 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 921 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Screen tech | TFT LCD | HyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic (optional) |
| Viewfinder resolution | 1,440 thousand dots | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 60 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Highest silent shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
| Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames/s | 6.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Highest flash synchronize | 1/250 secs | 1/160 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| 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 |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 383g (0.84 lbs) | 313g (0.69 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 113 x 76 x 44mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.7") | 110 x 64 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | 54 | 52 |
| DXO Color Depth score | 21.3 | 20.9 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 11.0 | 10.3 |
| DXO Low light score | 346 | 499 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 350 pictures | 300 pictures |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | EN-EL15 | BLS-5 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Pricing at launch | $670 | $399 |