Nikon 1 V3 vs Olympus PEN-F
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Nikon 1 V3 vs Olympus PEN-F Key Specs
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- 18MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 160 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon 1 Mount
- 381g - 111 x 65 x 33mm
- Introduced March 2014
- Older Model is Nikon 1 V2
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- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 427g - 125 x 72 x 37mm
- Launched January 2016
Nikon 1 V3 vs Olympus PEN-F Overview
Here, we will be matching up the Nikon 1 V3 vs Olympus PEN-F, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the 1 V3 (18MP) and the PEN-F (20MP) is relatively similar but the 1 V3 (1") and PEN-F (Four Thirds) posses totally different sensor sizes.
Fujifilm accuses Eastman Kodak of patent violation in new lawsuitThe 1 V3 was launched 22 months earlier than the PEN-F which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the 1 V3 grades against the PEN-F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Nikon 1 V3 vs Olympus PEN-F Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon 1 V3 and Olympus PEN-F. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon 1 V3 Gallery and Olympus PEN-F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon 1 V3 over the Olympus PEN-F
1 V3 | PEN-F |
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Reasons to pick Olympus PEN-F over the Nikon 1 V3
PEN-F | 1 V3 | |||
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Launched | January 2016 | March 2014 | More modern by 22 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Nikon 1 V3 and Olympus PEN-F
1 V3 | PEN-F | |||
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Manual focus | More precise focusing | |||
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen dimensions | |
Screen resolution | 1037k | 1037k | The same screen resolution | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Nikon 1 V3 vs Olympus PEN-F Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry around your camera, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon 1 V3 has got outer 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) whilst the Olympus PEN-F has dimensions of 125mm x 72mm x 37mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.5") having a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).
See the Nikon 1 V3 vs Olympus PEN-F in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the 1 V3 compared to the PEN-F.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 1 V3 and PEN-F is 87 and 84 respectively.
Nikon 1 V3 vs Olympus PEN-F Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes simply by reviewing technical specs. The image here may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the 1 V3 and PEN-F.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The 1 V3 due to its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh harder and the Olympus PEN-F will offer greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged 1 V3 is going to be behind in sensor tech.
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Nikon 1 V3 vs Olympus PEN-F Specifications
Nikon 1 V3 | Olympus PEN-F | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Olympus |
Model type | Nikon 1 V3 | Olympus PEN-F |
Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2014-03-13 | 2016-01-27 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Expeed 4A | TruePic VII |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1" | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 116.2mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 18 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 5232 x 3488 | 5184 x 3888 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 160 | 200 |
RAW photos | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 171 | 81 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Nikon 1 | Micro Four Thirds |
Amount of lenses | 13 | 107 |
Crop factor | 2.7 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 1,037k dots | 1,037k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | TFT-LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,359k dots | 2,360k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.62x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 60 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Maximum silent shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | 1/16000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 60.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m (ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Fill-flash, fill-flash w/slow sync, rear curtain sync, rear curtain w/slow sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, off | Flash Auto, Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain) |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/250 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 381 gr (0.84 lbs) | 427 gr (0.94 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 111 x 65 x 33mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 125 x 72 x 37mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 52 | 74 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 20.8 | 23.1 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.7 | 12.4 |
DXO Low light rating | 384 | 894 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 310 images | 330 images |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL20a | BLN-1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 12 seconds, custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | microSD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $997 | $1,000 |