Nikon 1 V2 vs Olympus E-M5 III
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Nikon 1 V2 vs Olympus E-M5 III Key Specs
(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
(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- Superseded the Olympus E-M5 II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
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.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Nikon 1 V2 vs Olympus E-M5 III Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon 1 V2 and Olympus OM-D E-M5 III. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon 1 V2 Gallery and Olympus E-M5 III Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon 1 V2 over the Olympus E-M5 III
1 V2 | E-M5 III |
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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M5 III over the Nikon 1 V2
E-M5 III | 1 V2 | |||
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Announced | October 2019 | October 2012 | More recent by 84 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 921k | Clearer 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 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 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).
Examine the Nikon 1 V2 versus Olympus E-M5 III in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon 1 V2 vs Olympus E-M5 III Specifications
Nikon 1 V2 | Olympus OM-D E-M5 III | |
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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 |