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Nikon D2H vs Olympus E-1

Portability
51
Imaging
42
Features
40
Overall
41
Nikon D2H front
 
Olympus E-1 front
Portability
59
Imaging
38
Features
36
Overall
37

Nikon D2H vs Olympus E-1 Key Specs

Nikon D2H
(Full Review)
  • 4MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 1600
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1200g - 158 x 150 x 86mm
  • Released December 2003
  • Earlier Model is Nikon D1H
  • Refreshed by Nikon D2Hs
Olympus E-1
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 735g - 141 x 104 x 81mm
  • Introduced November 2003
  • New Model is Olympus E-3
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Nikon D2H vs Olympus E-1 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Nikon D2H and Olympus E-1, both Pro DSLR cameras by competitors Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the D2H (4MP) and the E-1 (5MP) is relatively close but the D2H (APS-C) and E-1 (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor size.

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The D2H was unveiled at a similar time to the E-1 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Large SLR).

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summary of how the D2H grades vs the E-1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D2H over the Olympus E-1

 D2H E-1 
Screen dimensions2.5"1.8"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution211k134kClearer screen (+77k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus E-1 over the Nikon D2H

 E-1 D2H 

Common features in the Nikon D2H and Olympus E-1

 D2H E-1 
IntroducedDecember 2003November 2003Same generation
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Nikon D2H vs Olympus E-1 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D2H features exterior measurements of 158mm x 150mm x 86mm (6.2" x 5.9" x 3.4") having a weight of 1200 grams (2.65 lbs) while the Olympus E-1 has dimensions of 141mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 735 grams (1.62 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon D2H and Olympus E-1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the D2H compared to the E-1.

Nikon D2H vs Olympus E-1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the D2H and E-1 is 51 and 59 respectively.

Nikon D2H vs Olympus E-1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D2H vs Olympus E-1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions merely by researching technical specs. The pic here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the D2H and E-1.

As you have seen, each of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The D2H with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Olympus E-1 will render more detail having an extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures more aggressively.

Nikon D2H vs Olympus E-1 sensor size comparison

Nikon D2H vs Olympus E-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D2H vs Olympus E-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D2H as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus E-1 as a Portrait photography camera
49
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no liveview feature
MP count low (4 megapixels)
46
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon D2H
Street photography with Olympus E-1
52
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
fixed screen
no image stabilization
57
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
lighter than competition in class (735 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D2H Sports photography advice
Olympus E-1 Sports photography advice
49
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
environment proofing
supports phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
MP count low (4 megapixels)
40
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
environment proof
supports phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (5MP)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D2H Travel photography advice
Olympus E-1 Travel photography advice
42
environment proofing
MP count low (4 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
47
lighter than competition in class (735g)
environment proof
missing Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D2H as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus E-1 as a Landscape photography camera
49
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
MP count low (4 megapixels)
46
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
small screen (1.8 inch)
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (5MP)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D2H Vlogging features
Olympus E-1 Vlogging features
9
can't record video
9
no video shooting
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Nikon D2H vs Olympus E-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D2H and Olympus E-1
 Nikon D2HOlympus E-1
General Information
Make Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon D2H Olympus E-1
Class Pro DSLR Pro DSLR
Released 2003-12-19 2003-11-29
Physical type Large SLR Large SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type JFET CCD
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 23.7 x 15.5mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 367.4mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 4 megapixels 5 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3
Highest resolution 2464 x 1632 2560 x 1920
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon F Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 309 45
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inch 1.8 inch
Display resolution 211k dots 134k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x 0.48x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 8.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/250 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Highest video resolution None None
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1200 gr (2.65 lbs) 735 gr (1.62 lbs)
Physical dimensions 158 x 150 x 86mm (6.2" x 5.9" x 3.4") 141 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 40 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 18.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.0 not tested
DXO Low light rating 352 not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (2 to 20 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II) Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Card slots One One
Retail cost $253 $1,700