Nikon 1 V3 vs Olympus E-PM2

On this page, we are reviewing the Nikon 1 V3 versus Olympus E-PM2, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the 1 V3 (18MP) and the E-PM2 (16MP) is fairly well matched but the 1 V3 (1") and E-PM2 (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The 1 V3 was revealed 10 months after the E-PM2 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a brief summation of how the 1 V3 matches up vs the E-PM2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon 1 V3 & Olympus PEN E-PM2. The full galleries are provided at Nikon 1 V3 Gallery & Olympus E-PM2 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon 1 V3 has got physical measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 381 grams (0.84 lbs) and the Olympus E-PM2 has proportions of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

See the Nikon 1 V3 versus Olympus E-PM2 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the 1 V3 compared to the E-PM2.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the 1 V3 and E-PM2 is 87 and 89 respectively.

Usually, its tough to see the difference between sensor sizes only by looking at specs. The pic below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the 1 V3 and E-PM2.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The 1 V3 with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Nikon 1 V3 will give you greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The fresher 1 V3 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.