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Nikon 1 V2 vs OM System OM-1

Portability
85
Imaging
43
Features
66
Overall
52
Nikon 1 V2 front
 
OM System OM-1 front
Portability
65
Imaging
63
Features
96
Overall
76

Nikon 1 V2 vs OM System OM-1 Key Specs

Nikon 1 V2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 278g - 109 x 82 x 46mm
  • Released October 2012
  • Superseded the Nikon 1 V1
  • Updated by Nikon 1 V3
OM System OM-1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600 (Increase to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 599g - 135 x 92 x 73mm
  • Released February 2022
Photography Glossary

Nikon 1 V2 vs OM System OM-1 Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Nikon 1 V2 vs OM System OM-1, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the 1 V2 (14MP) and OM System OM-1 (20MP) and the 1 V2 (1") and OM System OM-1 (Four Thirds) have different sensor dimensions.

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The 1 V2 was unveiled 10 years before the OM System OM-1 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the 1 V2 matches up versus the OM System OM-1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon 1 V2 over the OM System OM-1

 1 V2 OM System OM-1 

Reasons to pick OM System OM-1 over the Nikon 1 V2

 OM System OM-1 1 V2 
ReleasedFebruary 2022October 2012Fresher by 113 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1620k921kCrisper display (+699k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon 1 V2 and OM System OM-1

 1 V2 OM System OM-1 
Focus manually More precise focus
Display dimensions3"3.00"Equal display sizing

Nikon 1 V2 vs OM System OM-1 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Nikon 1 V2 enjoys external dimensions of 109mm x 82mm x 46mm (4.3" x 3.2" x 1.8") along with a weight of 278 grams (0.61 lbs) whilst the OM System OM-1 has specifications of 135mm x 92mm x 73mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.9") having a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the 1 V2 vs the OM System OM-1.

Nikon 1 V2 vs OM System OM-1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the 1 V2 and OM System OM-1 is 85 and 65 respectively.

Nikon 1 V2 vs OM System OM-1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon 1 V2 vs OM System OM-1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing merely by viewing specs. The graphic here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the 1 V2 and OM System OM-1.

All in all, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The 1 V2 using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh trickier and the OM System OM-1 will provide you with greater detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images more aggressively. The older 1 V2 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Nikon 1 V2 vs OM System OM-1 sensor size comparison

Nikon 1 V2 vs OM System OM-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon 1 V2 vs OM System OM-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon 1 V2 Portrait photography details
OM System OM-1 Portrait photography details
65
focusing manually
good resolution (14MP)
good sensor size (1")
has face detect focusing
exports RAW files
77
you can focus manually
MP count good (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detection focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon 1 V2 Street photography factors
OM System OM-1 Street photography factors
63
good sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
fixed screen
no image stabilization
77
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
includes touch to focus
environment sealing
great ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon 1 V2 as a Sports photography camera
OM System OM-1 as a Sports photography camera
63
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
has tracking focus
supports phase detect AF
no image stabilization
81
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
environment sealing
better than average battery power (520 CIPA)
has phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon 1 V2 Travel photography details
OM System OM-1 Travel photography details
62
good resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
78
better than average battery power (520 per charge)
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
includes touch to focus
MP count good (20MP)
selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon 1 V2 as a Landscape photography camera
OM System OM-1 as a Landscape photography camera
63
focusing manually
switch lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
screen size is good (3")
good resolution (14MP)
good sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse function
81
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3.00 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
does not have anti-alias filter
great ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
better than average battery power (520 shots)
2 card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon 1 V2 Vlogging factors
OM System OM-1 Vlogging factors
29
has face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
doesn't have mic port
78
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection focus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
has external microphone support
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Nikon 1 V2 vs OM System OM-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon 1 V2 and OM System OM-1
 Nikon 1 V2OM System OM-1
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon 1 V2 OM System OM-1
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2012-10-24 2022-02-15
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed 3A -
Sensor type CMOS Stacked BSI Live MOS Sensor
Sensor size 1" Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 17.4 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 226.2mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Full resolution 4608 x 3072 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 6400 25600
Max boosted ISO - 102400
Minimum native ISO 160 200
RAW format
Minimum boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 73 1053
Cross type focus points - 1053
Lens
Lens support Nikon 1 Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 13 118
Focal length multiplier 2.7 2.1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3 inch 3.00 inch
Display resolution 921k dots 1,620k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 1,440k dots 5,760k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.83x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 15.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/250 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 4096x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265, HEVC
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Optional Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 278g (0.61 lbs) 599g (1.32 lbs)
Physical dimensions 109 x 82 x 46mm (4.3" x 3.2" x 1.8") 135 x 92 x 73mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 50 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.8 not tested
DXO Low light rating 403 not tested
Other
Battery life 310 photographs 520 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL21 BLX-1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II on first slot)
Card slots Single 2
Retail cost $599 $2,199