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Nikon 1 V2 vs Olympus E-M5 III

Portability
85
Imaging
44
Features
66
Overall
52
Nikon 1 V2 front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M5 III front
Portability
80
Imaging
62
Features
88
Overall
72

Nikon 1 V2 vs Olympus E-M5 III 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
  • Introduced October 2012
  • Older Model is Nikon 1 V1
  • New Model is Nikon 1 V3
Olympus E-M5 III
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 414g - 125 x 85 x 50mm
  • Announced October 2019
  • Superseded the Olympus E-M5 II
  • New Model is OM System OM-5
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Nikon 1 V2 vs Olympus E-M5 III Overview

Below is a extended analysis of the Nikon 1 V2 versus Olympus E-M5 III, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Nikon and Olympus. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the 1 V2 (14MP) and E-M5 III (20MP) and the 1 V2 (1") and E-M5 III (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor sizes.

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The 1 V2 was introduced 8 years before the E-M5 III and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a simple summary of how the 1 V2 grades versus the E-M5 III with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon 1 V2 over the Olympus E-M5 III

 1 V2 E-M5 III 

Reasons to pick Olympus E-M5 III over the Nikon 1 V2

 E-M5 III 1 V2 
AnnouncedOctober 2019October 2012More recent by 84 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k921kClearer display (+119k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon 1 V2 and Olympus E-M5 III

 1 V2 E-M5 III 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions

Nikon 1 V2 vs Olympus E-M5 III Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon 1 V2 enjoys outside measurements 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 III has sizing of 125mm x 85mm x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") along with a weight of 414 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the 1 V2 against the E-M5 III.

Nikon 1 V2 vs Olympus E-M5 III size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the 1 V2 and E-M5 III is 85 and 80 respectively.

Nikon 1 V2 vs Olympus E-M5 III top view buttons comparison

Nikon 1 V2 vs Olympus E-M5 III Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to see the gap between sensor measurements just by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the 1 V2 and E-M5 III.

As you can see, both of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The 1 V2 having a tinier sensor will make getting bokeh tougher and the Olympus E-M5 III will offer extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older 1 V2 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon 1 V2 vs Olympus E-M5 III sensor size comparison

Nikon 1 V2 vs Olympus E-M5 III Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon 1 V2 vs Olympus E-M5 III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon 1 V2 Portrait photography factors
Olympus E-M5 III Portrait photography factors
66
has manual focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
features face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
77
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
offers face detect focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon 1 V2
Street photography with Olympus E-M5 III
63
sensor size is nice (1")
exports RAW formats
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
83
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
supports touch focus
weather sealing
great high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon 1 V2 Sports photography info
Olympus E-M5 III Sports photography info
63
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
resolution is good (14MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
features tracking focus
comes with phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
76
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
fast continuous shooting (30.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
weather sealing
supports phase detect auto focus
low battery power (310 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon 1 V2 Travel photography highlights
Olympus E-M5 III Travel photography highlights
62
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
77
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
supports touch focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
display is selfie friendly
low battery power (310 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon 1 V2 Landscape photography advice
Olympus E-M5 III Landscape photography advice
63
has manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
screen size is good (3")
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
lack of Timelapse function
77
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
great high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
low battery power (310 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon 1 V2 Vlogging details
Olympus E-M5 III Vlogging details
29
features face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
lack of microphone support
84
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect focus
high res video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
comes with microphone support
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Nikon 1 V2 vs Olympus E-M5 III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon 1 V2 and Olympus E-M5 III
 Nikon 1 V2Olympus OM-D E-M5 III
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon 1 V2 Olympus OM-D E-M5 III
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2012-10-24 2019-10-17
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed 3A TruePic VIII
Sensor type CMOS MOS
Sensor size 1" Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 17.4 x 13mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 226.2mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3072 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 6400 25600
Min native ISO 160 200
RAW pictures
Min boosted ISO - 64
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
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 73 121
Lens
Lens support Nikon 1 Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 13 107
Crop factor 2.7 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 921k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 1,440k dots 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.68x
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/s 30.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain Auto, redeye, fill, off, redeye slow sync, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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
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) 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1920x1080 4096x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Optional Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 278g (0.61 pounds) 414g (0.91 pounds)
Physical dimensions 109 x 82 x 46mm (4.3" x 3.2" x 1.8") 125 x 85 x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0")
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 photos 310 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL21 BLN-1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $599 $1,199