Nikon 1 V1 vs Olympus PEN-F
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![Nikon 1 V1 front Nikon 1 V1 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Nikon-1-V1.jpg)
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Nikon 1 V1 vs Olympus PEN-F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon 1 Mount
- 383g - 113 x 76 x 44mm
- Released January 2012
- Replacement is Nikon 1 V2
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 427g - 125 x 72 x 37mm
- Revealed January 2016
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Nikon 1 V1 vs Olympus PEN-F Overview
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.
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Nikon 1 V1 vs Olympus PEN-F Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Nikon 1 V1 over the Olympus PEN-F
1 V1 | PEN-F |
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Reasons to pick Olympus PEN-F over the Nikon 1 V1
PEN-F | 1 V1 | |||
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Revealed | January 2016 | ![]() | January 2012 | Fresher by 48 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen resolution | 1037k | ![]() | 921k | Crisper screen (+116k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Nikon 1 V1 and Olympus PEN-F
1 V1 | PEN-F | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen sizing |
Nikon 1 V1 vs Olympus PEN-F Physical Comparison
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.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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.
![Nikon 1 V1 vs Olympus PEN-F size comparison Nikon 1 V1 vs Olympus PEN-F size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-1-V1-vs-Olympus-PEN-F-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the 1 V1 and PEN-F is 84 and 84 respectively.
![Nikon 1 V1 vs Olympus PEN-F top view buttons comparison Nikon 1 V1 vs Olympus PEN-F top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-1-V1-vs-Olympus-PEN-F-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Nikon 1 V1 vs Olympus PEN-F Sensor Comparison
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.
![Nikon 1 V1 vs Olympus PEN-F sensor size comparison Nikon 1 V1 vs Olympus PEN-F sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Nikon-1-V1-vs-Olympus-PEN-F-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Nikon 1 V1 vs Olympus PEN-F Screen and ViewFinder
![Nikon 1 V1 vs Olympus PEN-F Screen and Viewfinder comparison Nikon 1 V1 vs Olympus PEN-F Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-1-V1-vs-Olympus-PEN-F-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Nikon 1 V1 vs Olympus PEN-F Specifications
Nikon 1 V1 | Olympus PEN-F | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Olympus |
Model type | Nikon 1 V1 | Olympus PEN-F |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Released | 2012-01-20 | 2016-01-27 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | TruePic VII |
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 | 10MP | 20MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3872 x 2592 | 5184 x 3888 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW pictures | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 135 | 81 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Nikon 1 | Micro Four Thirds |
Amount of lenses | 13 | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.7 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 921 thousand dots | 1,037 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,440 thousand dots | 2,360 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.62x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 60s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/8000s |
Max silent shutter speed | 1/16000s | 1/16000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain | Flash Auto, Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain) |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/250s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 383 grams (0.84 lb) | 427 grams (0.94 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 113 x 76 x 44mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.7") | 125 x 72 x 37mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 54 | 74 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.3 | 23.1 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.0 | 12.4 |
DXO Low light rating | 346 | 894 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 photos | 330 photos |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL15 | BLN-1 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 12 seconds, custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $670 | $1,000 |