- 1 inch 116.2mm2
- 10.1 megapixels
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 4/3 224.9mm2
- 16.1 megapixels
- ISO 200 - 12,800
Differences
Nikon J2 advantages over Olympus AIR
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Rear display
Yes
vs
No
Review photos on the back of the camera
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On-sensor phase detect
Yes
vs
No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
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Internal flash
Internal flash
vs
None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
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Thinner
29 mm
vs
43 mm
Thinner
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HDMI out
HDMI out
vs
None
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
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Shoots 60p video
Yes
vs
No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
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Has anti-aliasing filter
Filter
vs
No Filter
Reduces unsightly moiré in photos
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Longer exposure
30
vs
4 sec
Long exposures for night shots
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Bulb shutter
Bulb
vs
No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
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Faster JPEG shooting
60.0 fps
vs
10.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
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Slow-motion videos
Yes
vs
No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Olympus AIR advantages over Nikon J2
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Lens selection
Excellent
vs
Limited
Better lens selection gives you more options
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Focus peaking
Peaker
vs
Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
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Larger sensor
4/3
vs
1 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
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Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
vs
None
Share your photos wirelessly
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Built-in Bluetooth
Yes
vs
No
Always-on wireless connectivity
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Lighter weight
240g
vs
395g
Lighter weight
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More pixels
16.1
vs
10.1 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
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Lacks anti-aliasing filter
No Filter
vs
Filter
Enjoy sharper photos
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Bigger JPEG buffer
23
vs
12 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
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Higher extended ISO
12800
vs
6400 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility
Similarities
Common Weaknesses
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Eye-level viewfinder
Neither provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
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In-Camera Image Stabilization
Neither provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
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Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
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In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
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Tiltable Screen
Neither provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
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NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
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Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
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Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
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External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
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Hot shoe
Neither provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
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Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
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Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
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The Competition
Compared to Nikon J1
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Less expensive
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More dots on screen
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Lens selection
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Focus peaking
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Rear display
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On-sensor phase detect
Compared to Nikon J3
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Higher effective ISO
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More pixels
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Lens selection
-
Focus peaking
-
Rear display
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On-sensor phase detect
Compared to Nikon S1
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More dots on screen
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Wider angle kit lens
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Lens selection
-
Focus peaking
-
Rear display
-
On-sensor phase detect
Compared to Panasonic GM1
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Less expensive
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On-sensor phase detect
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Lens selection
-
Focus peaking
Olympus
AIR
Panasonic
GM1
Compared to YI M1
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Slower slow-motion
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On-sensor phase detect
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Lens selection
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Focus peaking
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Faster JPEG shooting
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Faster shutter
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Rear display
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Shoot 4K video