Nikon 1 V1 vs Olympus E-PL6

Below is a extensive analysis of the Nikon 1 V1 versus Olympus E-PL6, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Nikon and Olympus. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the 1 V1 (10MP) and E-PL6 (16MP) and the 1 V1 (1") and E-PL6 (Four Thirds) provide different sensor measurements.

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The 1 V1 was unveiled 3 years earlier than the E-PL6 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a quick view of how the 1 V1 grades vs the E-PL6 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon 1 V1 and Olympus PEN E-PL6. The full galleries are provided at Nikon 1 V1 Gallery and Olympus E-PL6 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon 1 V1 has got outer dimensions 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-PL6 has proportions of 111mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs).

Compare the Nikon 1 V1 versus Olympus E-PL6 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the 1 V1 compared to the E-PL6.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the 1 V1 and E-PL6 is 84 and 88 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading technical specs. The graphic below might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1 V1 and E-PL6.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The 1 V1 with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Olympus E-PL6 will offer extra detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older 1 V1 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.