Nikon 1 V3 vs Olympus E-M5 II

Here, we are matching up the Nikon 1 V3 and Olympus E-M5 II, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the 1 V3 (18MP) and the E-M5 II (16MP) is very similar but the 1 V3 (1") and E-M5 II (Four Thirds) offer totally different sensor size.

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The 1 V3 was introduced 11 months earlier than the E-M5 II so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Nikon 1 V3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-M5 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the 1 V3 matches up vs the E-M5 II when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon 1 V3 and Olympus OM-D E-M5 II. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon 1 V3 Gallery and Olympus E-M5 II Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon 1 V3 comes with outside measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 381 grams (0.84 lbs) and the Olympus E-M5 II has dimensions of 124mm x 85mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") and a weight of 469 grams (1.03 lbs).

Check out the Nikon 1 V3 and Olympus E-M5 II in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the 1 V3 compared to the E-M5 II.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 1 V3 and E-M5 II is 87 and 80 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions purely by going over a spec sheet. The pic below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the 1 V3 and E-M5 II.

Clearly, both of those cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 1 V3 using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Nikon 1 V3 will offer extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images way more aggressively. The more aged 1 V3 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.