Nikon 1 V2 vs Olympus E-M5 II

Its time to look more closely at the Nikon 1 V2 vs Olympus E-M5 II, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the 1 V2 (14MP) and the E-M5 II (16MP) is relatively well matched but the 1 V2 (1") and E-M5 II (Four Thirds) feature different sensor measurements.

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The 1 V2 was introduced 3 years before the E-M5 II and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the 1 V2 matches up vs the E-M5 II with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon 1 V2 & Olympus OM-D E-M5 II. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon 1 V2 Gallery & Olympus E-M5 II Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon 1 V2 comes with external 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 Olympus E-M5 II has specifications of 124mm x 85mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 469 grams (1.03 lbs).

Examine the Nikon 1 V2 vs Olympus E-M5 II in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the 1 V2 compared to the E-M5 II.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 1 V2 and E-M5 II is 85 and 80 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements merely by looking at specifications. The graphic below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1 V2 and E-M5 II.

To sum up, the two cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The 1 V2 with its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh harder and the Olympus E-M5 II will give you extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The older 1 V2 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.