Nikon 1 V1 vs Olympus PEN-F

Here is a complete review of the Nikon 1 V1 and Olympus PEN-F, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the 1 V1 (10MP) and PEN-F (20MP) and the 1 V1 (1") and PEN-F (Four Thirds) offer different sensor dimensions.

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The 1 V1 was launched 5 years prior to the PEN-F and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the 1 V1 matches up versus the PEN-F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon 1 V1 and Olympus PEN-F. The complete galleries are available at Nikon 1 V1 Gallery and Olympus PEN-F Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon 1 V1 features 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) while the Olympus PEN-F has specifications of 125mm x 72mm x 37mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon 1 V1 and Olympus PEN-F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the 1 V1 compared to the PEN-F.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the 1 V1 and PEN-F is 84 and 84 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading through technical specs. The graphic below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the 1 V1 and PEN-F.

As you have seen, both cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The 1 V1 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Olympus PEN-F will resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older 1 V1 is going to be behind in sensor tech.