Nikon 1 V2 vs OM System OM-5

Below, we will be comparing the Nikon 1 V2 vs OM System OM-5, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the 1 V2 (14MP) and OM System OM-5 (20MP) and the 1 V2 (1") and OM System OM-5 (Four Thirds) use different sensor dimensions.

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The 1 V2 was revealed 11 years earlier than the OM System OM-5 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the 1 V2 matches up vs the OM System OM-5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon 1 V2 and OM System OM-5. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon 1 V2 Gallery and OM System OM-5 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and size. The Nikon 1 V2 has outer dimensions of 109mm x 82mm x 46mm (4.3" x 3.2" x 1.8") with a weight of 278 grams (0.61 lbs) and the OM System OM-5 has specifications of 125mm x 85mm x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") with a weight of 414 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the 1 V2 against the OM System OM-5.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the 1 V2 and OM System OM-5 is 85 and 80 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing just by viewing technical specs. The photograph below may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1 V2 and OM System OM-5.

As you can tell, each of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The 1 V2 having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the OM System OM-5 will render greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older 1 V2 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.