Nikon 1 V3 vs Olympus E-PL3

Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Nikon 1 V3 vs Olympus E-PL3, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Nikon and Olympus. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the 1 V3 (18MP) and E-PL3 (12MP) and the 1 V3 (1") and E-PL3 (Four Thirds) provide different sensor sizes.

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The 1 V3 was brought out 2 years later than the E-PL3 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the 1 V3 matches up against the E-PL3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon 1 V3 & Olympus PEN E-PL3. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon 1 V3 Gallery & Olympus E-PL3 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon 1 V3 offers 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-PL3 has measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the 1 V3 against the E-PL3.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 1 V3 and E-PL3 is 87 and 88 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing only by looking through specifications. The visual below should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1 V3 and E-PL3.

Plainly, both of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The 1 V3 because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh tougher and the Nikon 1 V3 will result in greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The younger 1 V3 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.