Nikon 1 V1 vs Olympus E-PM1

Following is a detailed overview of the Nikon 1 V1 vs Olympus E-PM1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the 1 V1 (10MP) and the E-PM1 (12MP) is relatively comparable but the 1 V1 (1") and E-PM1 (Four Thirds) use different sensor measurements.

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The 1 V1 was launched 2 months after the E-PM1 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a short view of how the 1 V1 scores vs the E-PM1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon 1 V1 & Olympus PEN E-PM1. The complete galleries are available at Nikon 1 V1 Gallery & Olympus E-PM1 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon 1 V1 enjoys outside dimensions of 113mm x 76mm x 44mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.7") with a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-PM1 has sizing of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon 1 V1 vs Olympus E-PM1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the 1 V1 and the E-PM1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 1 V1 and E-PM1 is 84 and 89 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes simply by checking out a spec sheet. The pic here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the 1 V1 and E-PM1.

Clearly, both the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The 1 V1 due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Olympus E-PM1 will provide more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively.