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Nikon D2Hs vs Olympus E-1

Portability
51
Imaging
43
Features
40
Overall
41
Nikon D2Hs front
 
Olympus E-1 front
Portability
59
Imaging
38
Features
36
Overall
37

Nikon D2Hs vs Olympus E-1 Key Specs

Nikon D2Hs
(Full Review)
  • 4MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 1600
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1200g - 158 x 150 x 86mm
  • Revealed February 2005
  • Older Model is Nikon D2H
Olympus E-1
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 735g - 141 x 104 x 81mm
  • Announced November 2003
  • Refreshed by Olympus E-3
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Nikon D2Hs vs Olympus E-1 Overview

Below is a extended analysis of the Nikon D2Hs versus Olympus E-1, both Pro DSLR cameras by competitors Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the D2Hs (4MP) and the E-1 (5MP) is very close but the D2Hs (APS-C) and E-1 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The D2Hs was brought out 15 months later than the E-1 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Large SLR).

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the D2Hs scores against the E-1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D2Hs over the Olympus E-1

 D2Hs E-1 
AnnouncedFebruary 2005November 2003More recent by 15 months
Display dimension2.5"1.8"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution235k134kClearer display (+101k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus E-1 over the Nikon D2Hs

 E-1 D2Hs 

Common features in the Nikon D2Hs and Olympus E-1

 D2Hs E-1 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Nikon D2Hs vs Olympus E-1 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon D2Hs features outside measurements of 158mm x 150mm x 86mm (6.2" x 5.9" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 1200 grams (2.65 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-1 has measurements of 141mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 735 grams (1.62 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the D2Hs against the E-1.

Nikon D2Hs vs Olympus E-1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D2Hs and E-1 is 51 and 59 respectively.

Nikon D2Hs vs Olympus E-1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D2Hs vs Olympus E-1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements simply by looking through technical specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the D2Hs and E-1.

As you have seen, the two cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The D2Hs because of its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Olympus E-1 will render more detail having its extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The newer D2Hs will have a benefit in sensor technology.

Nikon D2Hs vs Olympus E-1 sensor size comparison

Nikon D2Hs vs Olympus E-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D2Hs vs Olympus E-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D2Hs Portrait photography information
Olympus E-1 Portrait photography information
49
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no liveview feature
resolution not great (4MP)
46
manual focus
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
does not have liveview
resolution not great (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Nikon D2Hs as a Street photography camera
Olympus E-1 as a Street photography camera
52
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment proof
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
57
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
lighter than others in class (735g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D2Hs as a Sports photography camera
Olympus E-1 as a Sports photography camera
50
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
environment proof
has phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (4 megapixels)
40
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
weather proof
has phase detect AF
does not have liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
resolution not great (5 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D2Hs Travel photography advice
Olympus E-1 Travel photography advice
42
environment proof
resolution not great (4MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
47
lighter than others in class (735 grams)
weather proof
lack of Time Lapse function
resolution not great (5 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D2Hs Landscape photography factors
Olympus E-1 Landscape photography factors
50
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment proof
small screen (2.5")
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (4 megapixels)
46
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
screen is small (1.8")
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
resolution not great (5 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D2Hs Vlogging highlights
Olympus E-1 Vlogging highlights
9
no video
9
can't shoot video
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Nikon D2Hs vs Olympus E-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D2Hs and Olympus E-1
 Nikon D2HsOlympus E-1
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon D2Hs Olympus E-1
Type Pro DSLR Pro DSLR
Revealed 2005-02-16 2003-11-29
Physical type Large SLR Large SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type JFET CCD
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 23.7 x 15.5mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 367.4mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 4 megapixels 5 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 2464 x 1632 2560 x 1920
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 3
Lens
Lens support Nikon F Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 309 45
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inch 1.8 inch
Resolution of display 235k dots 134k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x 0.48x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Maximum video resolution None None
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1200 grams (2.65 pounds) 735 grams (1.62 pounds)
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 Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (2 to 20 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II) Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $5,000 $1,700