Nikon D3400 vs Olympus E-P2

Lets take a deeper look at the Nikon D3400 and Olympus E-P2, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Nikon and Olympus. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the D3400 (24MP) and E-P2 (12MP) and the D3400 (APS-C) and E-P2 (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor size.

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The D3400 was revealed 6 years after the E-P2 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Nikon D3400 being a Compact SLR camera and the Olympus E-P2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the D3400 scores against the E-P2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon D3400 and Olympus PEN E-P2. The full galleries are provided at Nikon D3400 Gallery and Olympus E-P2 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon D3400 features external measurements of 124mm x 98mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-P2 has sizing of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") having a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs).

Examine the Nikon D3400 and Olympus E-P2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the D3400 vs the E-P2.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D3400 and E-P2 is 70 and 86 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading specs. The picture here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the D3400 and E-P2.

All in all, both cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The D3400 using its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Nikon D3400 will offer greater detail because of its extra 12MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images way more aggressively. The younger D3400 will have a benefit in sensor tech.