Nikon 1 V3 vs Olympus E-PL1s

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Nikon 1 V3 vs Olympus E-PL1s, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Nikon and Olympus. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the 1 V3 (18MP) and E-PL1s (12MP) and the 1 V3 (1") and E-PL1s (Four Thirds) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The 1 V3 was introduced 3 years after the E-PL1s which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the 1 V3 grades against the E-PL1s with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon 1 V3 & Olympus PEN E-PL1s. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon 1 V3 Gallery & Olympus E-PL1s Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon 1 V3 features outer dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 381 grams (0.84 lbs) while the Olympus E-PL1s has proportions of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") and a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the 1 V3 against the E-PL1s.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 1 V3 and E-PL1s is 87 and 86 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing technical specs. The image underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1 V3 and E-PL1s.

As you have seen, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The 1 V3 with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Nikon 1 V3 will deliver more detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more modern 1 V3 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.