Nikon 1 V3 vs Olympus E-P7

Its time to look closer at the Nikon 1 V3 versus Olympus E-P7, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the 1 V3 (18MP) and the E-P7 (20MP) is fairly close but the 1 V3 (1") and E-P7 (Four Thirds) boast different sensor measurements.

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The 1 V3 was brought out 8 years prior to the E-P7 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the 1 V3 grades versus the E-P7 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon 1 V3 and Olympus PEN E-P7. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon 1 V3 Gallery and Olympus E-P7 Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon 1 V3 provides external measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 381 grams (0.84 lbs) and the Olympus E-P7 has proportions of 118mm x 69mm x 38mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the 1 V3 vs the E-P7.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 1 V3 and E-P7 is 87 and 86 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions just by researching a spec sheet. The picture underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the 1 V3 and E-P7.

As you can see, the 2 cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 1 V3 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Olympus E-P7 will result in more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged 1 V3 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.