Nikon 1 J2 vs Olympus PEN E-PL5

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      Specifications

      General Nikon 1 J2 Olympus PEN E-PL5
      BrandNikonOlympus
      Model1 J2PEN E-PL5
      Predecessor ModelNikon 1 J1
      Successor ModelNikon 1 J3
      MSRPSuggested retail price: $549.95
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeMirrorlessMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon 1 J2 Olympus PEN E-PL5
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor FormatCX
      Sensor Size1-inchMicro Four Thirds
      Sensor Dimensions13.2 x 8.8 mm17.3 x 13 mm
      Total Pixels12 Megapixel17.2 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels10.1 Megapixel16.1 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 6,400200 - 25,600
      Photo Nikon 1 J2 Olympus PEN E-PL5
      ProcessorEXPEED 3
      Max Image Resolution3872 x 25924608 x 3456
      Other Resolutions3840 x 2160, 2896 x 1944, 1936 x 12962560 x 1920, 1024 x 768
      Image Aspect Ratios3:2, 16:94:3, 16:9
      Bit Depth12-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing3 frames in 2, 4, 6 steps selectable in either blue/amber or magenta/green axis
      Active D-LightingOn
      Off
      Focus Nikon 1 J2 Olympus PEN E-PL5
      Focusing SystemHybrid autofocus (phase detection/contrast-detect AF)
      AF-assist illuminator
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Tracking      		Multi-area
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoSingle-Servo AF, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual FocusSingle-Servo AF, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus
      Number of Focus Points13535
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points0
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Nikon 1 J2 Olympus PEN E-PL5
      Lens MountNikon 1Micro Four Thirds
      Crop Factor2.7x2x
      Image StabilizationSensor Shift
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Nikon 1 J2 Olympus PEN E-PL5
      Screen TypeFixedTilting
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution921k dot460k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Nikon 1 J2 Olympus PEN E-PL5
      ViewfinderElectronic (optional)
      Shutter Nikon 1 J2 Olympus PEN E-PL5
      Shutter TypeElectronic
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec60 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/16000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting10.0 fps8.0 fps
      Flash Nikon 1 J2 Olympus PEN E-PL5
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesFill-flash
      Red-eye reduction
      Rear curtain with sync
      Rear curtain with slow sync
      Slow sync
      Slow sync with red-eye reduction      		Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Fill-in
      Slow Sync
      Manual (3 levels)
      Flash Range5.00 m7.00 m (bundled FL-LM1)
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/60 sec1/250 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +1 EV (1/3 EV steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash Systemi-TTL flash control using image sensor available
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe, Wireless
      Exposure Nikon 1 J2 Olympus PEN E-PL5
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure Compensation±3 (1/3 EV increments)±3 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing (2, 3 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments)
      Exposure LockLuminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button
      DXO Nikon 1 J2 Olympus PEN E-PL5
      DxO Low Light ISO363889
      DxO Color Depth21.322.8
      DxO Dynamic Range10.812.3
      DxO Overall Score5472
      Video Nikon 1 J2 Olympus PEN E-PL5
      Movie File FormatMOV
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min30 min
      Terminals Nikon 1 J2 Olympus PEN E-PL5
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Type C Mini type C
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Nikon 1 J2 Olympus PEN E-PL5
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi Eye-Fi connection possible
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control Optional ML-L3 Optional RM-UC1
      Environmental Nikon 1 J2 Olympus PEN E-PL5
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Nikon 1 J2 Olympus PEN E-PL5
      Dimensions106 x 61 x 30 mm (4.17 x 2.4 x 1.18")111 x 64 x 38 mm (4.37 x 2.52 x 1.5")
      Weight (inc. batteries)238 g (0.52 lb / 8.40 oz)325 g (0.72 lb / 11.46 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)6.9 x 5.6 x 4.2"9.8 x 5.6 x 4"
      Package Weight2.45 lb
      Power and Storage Nikon 1 J2 Olympus PEN E-PL5
      Battery PackEN-EL20BLS-5
      Battery Life230 shots360 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXCSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Nikon 1 J2 Olympus PEN E-PL5
      Self Timer 2 or 12 sec
      Orientation Sensor
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction SystemOptical anti-dust mechanism


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