Nikon 1 V2 vs Olympus E-P5

Its time to look more closely at the Nikon 1 V2 versus Olympus E-P5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the 1 V2 (14MP) and the E-P5 (16MP) is relatively well matched but the 1 V2 (1") and E-P5 (Four Thirds) enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The 1 V2 was introduced 11 months earlier than the E-P5 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon 1 V2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-P5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the 1 V2 scores versus the E-P5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon 1 V2 and Olympus PEN E-P5. The whole galleries are available at Nikon 1 V2 Gallery and Olympus E-P5 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon 1 V2 offers external dimensions of 109mm x 82mm x 46mm (4.3" x 3.2" x 1.8") and a weight of 278 grams (0.61 lbs) while the Olympus E-P5 has sizing of 122mm x 69mm x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5") and a weight of 420 grams (0.93 lbs).

Check the Nikon 1 V2 versus Olympus E-P5 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the 1 V2 vs the E-P5.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the 1 V2 and E-P5 is 85 and 85 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading through specifications. The pic below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the 1 V2 and E-P5.

To sum up, both of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The 1 V2 having a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Olympus E-P5 will give you more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged 1 V2 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.