Nikon 1 V3 vs Olympus E-PL6

Lets take a deeper look at the Nikon 1 V3 versus Olympus E-PL6, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the 1 V3 (18MP) and the E-PL6 (16MP) is pretty close but the 1 V3 (1") and E-PL6 (Four Thirds) posses different sensor size.

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The 1 V3 was announced 4 months earlier than the E-PL6 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the 1 V3 scores versus the E-PL6 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon 1 V3 and Olympus PEN E-PL6. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon 1 V3 Gallery and Olympus E-PL6 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon 1 V3 provides outside dimensions 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-PL6 has proportions of 111mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs).

Examine the Nikon 1 V3 versus Olympus E-PL6 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the 1 V3 against the E-PL6.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the 1 V3 and E-PL6 is 87 and 88 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes merely by researching specifications. The picture here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the 1 V3 and E-PL6.

Plainly, both the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The 1 V3 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Nikon 1 V3 will provide you with extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively.