Nikon 1 V3 vs Olympus E-P2

Lets take a closer look at the Nikon 1 V3 vs Olympus E-P2, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Nikon and Olympus. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the 1 V3 (18MP) and E-P2 (12MP) and the 1 V3 (1") and E-P2 (Four Thirds) boast different sensor measurements.

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The 1 V3 was announced 3 years later than the E-P2 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summary of how the 1 V3 matches up vs the E-P2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon 1 V3 & Olympus PEN E-P2. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon 1 V3 Gallery & Olympus E-P2 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera, you have to consider its weight and size. The Nikon 1 V3 offers outside measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 381 grams (0.84 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-P2 has specifications of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") along with a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the 1 V3 vs the E-P2.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the 1 V3 and E-P2 is 87 and 86 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements just by researching a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the 1 V3 and E-P2.

As you can see, both of those cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The 1 V3 with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Nikon 1 V3 will provide you with more detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The younger 1 V3 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.