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Nikon 1 J1
Nikon 1 J1

DxOMark Sensor Scores

Overall Score
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56
Portrait
(Color Depth)
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21.5 bits
Landscape
(Dynamic Range)
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11 Evs
Sports
(Low-Light ISO)
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372 ISO
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Olympus PEN EP3
Olympus PEN EP3

DxOMark Sensor Scores

Overall Score
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51
Portrait
(Color Depth)
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20.8 bits
Landscape
(Dynamic Range)
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10.1 Evs
Sports
(Low-Light ISO)
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536 ISO
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Panasonic Lumix DMC G3
Panasonic Lumix DMC G3

DxOMark Sensor Scores

Overall Score
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56
Portrait
(Color Depth)
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21 bits
Landscape
(Dynamic Range)
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10.6 Evs
Sports
(Low-Light ISO)
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667 ISO
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Nikon 1 J1
Nikon 1 J1

Manufacturer specifications

Type Hybrid 
Announced 2011-09-21 
Indicative price (USD) 700  
Sensor type CMOS 
Resolution 3904 x 2606  
Sensor photo detectors (Mpix) 10.17  
Sensor size (mm) 8.8 x 13.2 
Color filter array RGB 
Pixel pitch (µm) 3.38  
Bits per pixel 12.0 
Focal length multiplier 2.70 
Aspect Ratio 3:2, 16:9 
ISO latitude  100 - 6400 
Shutter type Mechanical and Electronic 
Fastest - Slowest speed (s) 1/16000 - 30  
Frame rate (fps) 13.0  
Live view  Yes 
Stabilization   
Firmware  
Dust cleaningYes 
Mount typeNikon 1 CX  
Weight (gr) 234  
Battery type MH-27 Battery Charger 
Battery weight (gr)  
Tropicalization  
Camera material Magnesium 
Mount material  
View finder type  
View finder magnification  
View finder coverage  
Mirror lockup  
View finder diopter  
Monitor type LCD 
Monitor size 3 
Monitor pixel 460000 
Articulated screen No 
Touch screen No 
Contrast screen  
Low-pass filter  
Focus mode Yes 
Autofocus modes Auto (AF) Auto AF-S/AF-C selection (AF-A) Single-servo AF (AF-S) Continuous-servo (AF-C) Full-time Servo (AF-F) Manual Focus (MF) 
Number of autofocus points 0 
Exposure bracketing  
Exposure compensation +/- 3 EV, 1/3 EV steps 
Drive modes Single frame, continuous, Electronic (Hi), Self-timer, delayed remote, quick-response remote, interval timer shooting 
Buffer size  
Recording medium SD/SDHC/SDXC 
Image format NEF (RAW), JPEG 
White balance bracketing  
Connectivity USB: Hi-speed USB HDMI output: Type C mini-pin HDMI connector 
Bluetooth No 
3G No 
Sound recording Yes 
External micro No 
Histogram  
GPS No 
Video Yes 
Maximum format image video 1920 X 1080/60i 
Full HD Yes 
Live autofocus  
Video file format MOV 
Video codec H.264 
Video stabilisation  

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Olympus PEN EP3
Olympus PEN EP3

Manufacturer specifications

Type Hybrid 
Announced 2011-06-30 
Indicative price (USD) 1000  
Sensor type CMOS 
Resolution 4080 x 3040  
Sensor photo detectors (Mpix) 12.40  
Sensor size (mm) 13.0 x 17.3 
Color filter array RGB 
Pixel pitch (µm) 4.24  
Bits per pixel 12.0 
Focal length multiplier 2.00 
Aspect Ratio 4:3 
ISO latitude  200 - 12800 
Shutter type mechanical 
Fastest - Slowest speed (s) 1/4000 - 60.0  
Frame rate (fps) 3.0  
Live view  Yes 
Stabilization  Yes 
Firmware 1.0 
Dust cleaningYes 
Mount typeMicro 4/3  
Weight (gr)  
Battery type Li-ion battery BLS-1 
Battery weight (gr)  
Tropicalization 0 - 40? (operation) / -20 - 60? (storage), 30 - 90% (operation) / 10 - 90% (storage) 
Camera material Metal 
Mount material Metal 
View finder type No  
View finder magnification 0 
View finder coverage 100 
Mirror lockup  
View finder diopter  
Monitor type Oled 
Monitor size 3 
Monitor pixel 614000 
Articulated screen No 
Touch screen Yes 
Contrast screen  
Low-pass filter  
Focus mode Yes 
Autofocus modes Single AF (S-AF) / Continuous AF (C-AF) / Manual Focus (MF) / S-AF + MF / AF tracking (C-AF + TR) C-AF and AF tracking are not available with non-Micro Four Thirds lenses. This is can be set in both recording mode, still and movie, separately. 
Number of autofocus points 35 
Exposure bracketing 2, 3, 5frames in 0.3,0.5, 0.7, 1EV steps selectable, 7frames in 0.3, 0.5, 0.7EV steps selectable 
Exposure compensation + or - 3 EV in 1/3, 1/2, 1 EV steps selectable 
Drive modes Single-frame shooting, Sequential shooting, Self-timer 
Buffer size  
Recording medium SD Memory Card(SDHC, SDXC, UHS-I compatible), Eye-Fi, Class 6 is recommended for Movie shooting 
Image format JPEG, RAW (ORF) 
White balance bracketing 3 frames in 2, 4, 6 steps selectable in each A-B/G-M axis 
Connectivity USB/HDMI/AV 
Bluetooth No 
3G No 
Sound recording Yes 
External micro  
Histogram Yes 
GPS No 
Video Yes 
Maximum format image video 1920x1080 60i 
Full HD Yes 
Live autofocus Yes 
Video file format AVCHD 
Video codec  
Video stabilisation  

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Panasonic Lumix DMC G3
Panasonic Lumix DMC G3

Manufacturer specifications

Type Hybrid 
Announced 2011-05-12 
Indicative price (USD) 599  
Sensor type Live MOS  
Resolution 4608 x 3464  
Sensor photo detectors (Mpix) 15.96  
Sensor size (mm) 13.0 x 17.3 
Color filter array RGB 
Pixel pitch (µm) 3.75  
Bits per pixel 12 
Focal length multiplier 2.00 
Aspect Ratio 4:3 
ISO latitude  160 - 6400 
Shutter type mechanical 
Fastest - Slowest speed (s) 1/4000 - 60.0  
Frame rate (fps) 4.0  
Live view  Yes 
Stabilization  No 
Firmware  
Dust cleaningYes 
Mount typeMicro 4/3  
Weight (gr) 336  
Battery type ID-Security Li-ion Battery Pack (7.2V, 1010mAh) 
Battery weight (gr)  
Tropicalization  
Camera material Plastic 
Mount material Metal 
View finder type Electronic 
View finder magnification 1.4 
View finder coverage 100 
Mirror lockup No mirror 
View finder diopter -4 to +4 
Monitor type LCD 
Monitor size 3 
Monitor pixel 460000 
Articulated screen Yes 
Touch screen Yes 
Contrast screen  
Low-pass filter  
Focus mode Yes 
Autofocus modes Face detection / AF Tracking / 23-area-focusing, 1-area-focusing / Pinpoint Touch (1- area-focusing in Face detection / AF Tracking / Multi-area-focusing / 1-area-focusing / Pinpoint 
Number of autofocus points  
Exposure bracketing  
Exposure compensation  
Drive modes Single, SH (20 fps, 4Mpix), H (4 fps), M (3 fps with Live View), L (2 fps with Live View)  
Buffer size 0 
Recording medium SD, SDHC, SDXC 
Image format JPEG, RW2 , DPOF compatible MPO (When attaching 3D lens in Micro Four Thirds standard)  
White balance bracketing 3 exposures in blue/amber axis or in magenta/green axis  
Connectivity miniHDMI TypeC, USB 2.0 High Speed, NTSC/PAL Video output 
Bluetooth No 
3G No 
Sound recording Yes : Stereo, Wind-cut (Off / Low / Standard / High) Microphone level adjustable (Lv1 / Lv2 / Lv3 / Lv4)  
External micro No 
Histogram Yes 
GPS No 
Video Yes 
Maximum format image video  
Full HD Yes 
Live autofocus Yes 
Video file format MOV 
Video codec AVCHD, QuickTime Motion JPEG  
Video stabilisation No (available on specific lens only) 

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Further readings for the Nikon 1 J1

To provide photographers with a broader perspective about mobiles, lenses and cameras, here are links to articles, reviews, and analyses of photographic equipment produced by DxOMark, renown websites, magazines or blogs.

Camera Review  |  November 20, 2012
Olympus PEN E-PM2 review: Entry-level hybrid gets top-of-the-line sensor

Introduced in mid September, the Olympus PEN E-PM2 is the second generation of Olympus’ entry-level Micro Four Thirds hybrid camera. It sports a newly updated design with a useful, fixed grip and a touch-screen interface among other updates, but the big news is that it has inherited the sensor of the much-admired Olympus OM-D E-M5, the current top-of-the-line Micro Four Thirds camera.
Camera Review  |  February 20
Nikon 1 S1 review: A new product line for the Nikon Hybrid system

Launched in January 2013 the Nikon 1 S1 is a new product line in the Nikon 1 Hybrid Mirrorless Interchangeable Lens series. Targeted at advanced through to expert enthusiasts after a lightweight camera for photography daytrips and holidays the Nikon 1 S1 features a clean minimalistic design. Utilizing a smaller sensor and lower resolution than most of the Hybrid competition though how will it fare in the DxOMark Sensor Scores?
Camera Review  |  November 15, 2012
Olympus Pen E-PL5: Qualities of the OM-D E-M5

With the Pen E-PL5, Olympus updates its range of micro 4:3 compact hybrids with redesigned ergonomics, upgraded electronics, and especially with the integration of the same 16Mpix LiveMos sensor found in the OM-D E-M5. Will it show the same advances in image quality as the flagship camera of its line? Our tests provide the answer.
Camera Review  |  October 29, 2012
Nikon 1 J2 – All Quiet on the Eastern Front

The Nikon 1 J2 retains many of the same characteristics of its older brother, the J1, including its 1", 10-Mpix CMOS sensor. Other than its new 3", 921,000-point screen, the new version of Nikon’s compact hybrid puts particular emphasis on creative modes. How does the Nikon 1 J2’s sensor perform with respect to its predecessor, to its direct competitors, and to expert-level hybrids and compacts? Some answers from DxOMark.
Camera Review  |  September 25, 2012
Olympus OM-D E-M5: The best of the micro 4:3 cameras

Olympus caused a sensation when it revived the legendary OM line that had enjoyed its heyday in the silver halide era. The Olympus OM-D E-M5 successfully revisits the OM design in terms of its ergonomics and workmanship. Olympus has quite precisely taken advantage of this new family in its line of compact hybrid micro 4:3 cameras to introduce a new 16 Mpix Live MOS sensor. What is this new sensor all about? Does it represent an improvement over current Pen sensors? Does it help the micro 4:3 category to catch up with the APS-C hybrids (with the Sony NEX in the lead)? Our sensor review provides the answers.
Camera Review  |  October 06, 2011
Sony NEX 5N

Just as the NEX C3 succeeded the NEX 3, it's now time for the NEX 5 to be replaced by the NEX 5N. But although some successions are only slight redesigns, the 5N is a completely new camera.
News  |  September 21, 2011
Nikon J1 and Nikon V1 announcement

The long awaited and rumored mirrorless Nikon camera was finally announced today. And it’s not just one but a pair of new mirrorless compact “1 System” cameras that are coming to compete with the Sony NEX 7, the Pentax Q, the Olymps PEN EP3 or even the Fujifilm FinePix X10. These 2 first models in this new Nikon 1 series are the Nikon J1 and Nikon V1.
Camera Review  |  September 29, 2011
Nikon 1 Series cameras

It’s rare in the world of photography for a manufacturer to come up with an entirely new product line from scratch, and it’s equally rare for a famous manufacturer such as Nikon (the world market leader) to offer a new lens mount (Nikon CX). This makes the launch of the Nikon 1 line (Nikon J1 and Nikon V1) a major event in photography this fall.
Camera Review  |  October 04, 2011
Nikon Coolpix P7100

The Nikon Coolpix P7000 was launched last year to clearly compete with the Canon Powershot G12 on the high-end compact market. Despite reasonably good specs, the P7000 wasn’t really well received because of some usability and responsiveness issues. So, we were quite interested to see what this new Nikon Coolpix P7100 would offer.

Further readings for the Olympus PEN EP3

To provide photographers with a broader perspective about mobiles, lenses and cameras, here are links to articles, reviews, and analyses of photographic equipment produced by DxOMark, renown websites, magazines or blogs.

Camera Review  |  September 25, 2012
Olympus OM-D E-M5: The best of the micro 4:3 cameras

Olympus caused a sensation when it revived the legendary OM line that had enjoyed its heyday in the silver halide era. The Olympus OM-D E-M5 successfully revisits the OM design in terms of its ergonomics and workmanship. Olympus has quite precisely taken advantage of this new family in its line of compact hybrid micro 4:3 cameras to introduce a new 16 Mpix Live MOS sensor. What is this new sensor all about? Does it represent an improvement over current Pen sensors? Does it help the micro 4:3 category to catch up with the APS-C hybrids (with the Sony NEX in the lead)? Our sensor review provides the answers.
Lens Review  |  March 28, 2012
Micro Four Thirds logo

Designed with compactness in mind, micro 4/3 lenses go for the smallest size possible most of the time. But to achieve these dimensions, they sometimes have to compromise on image quality. In this review, we cover a wide range of standard lenses, both prime and zoom, and show that not all lenses are equal in terms of the trade-off between compactness and image quality.
Camera Review  |  February 09, 2012
DxOMark Olympus OM-D

After its great success over the past several years in refurbishing its PEN line, Olympus is continuing its quest for innovation by updating other legendary cameras of the past.
Camera Review  |  January 11, 2012
Panasonic Lumix GX1

Here are the results for the latest camera in Panasonic’s micro-four-thirds line, the Panasonic Lumix DMC GX1. When equipped with a 14-42mm pancake lens and lateral-lever zoom, this is a very compact camera indeed.
Camera Review  |  October 31, 2011
Olympus PEN E-PM1 and PEN E-PL3

Introduced this past summer, the PEN E-PL3 and PEN E-PM1 are the latest micro-four-thirds cameras from Olympus. These 2 new models are intended to complete the PEN EP3 series and thus offer a whole range of compact cameras with interchangeable lenses. Each model offers a different set of controls with a different size, depending on whether you need more directly-accessible controls while shooting, or if you favor a pocketable camera. But as we'll see, given that they're based on the same sensor as the PEN EP3, these cameras perform equally well (or poorly) in term of image quality.
Camera Review  |  October 06, 2011
Sony NEX 5N

Just as the NEX C3 succeeded the NEX 3, it's now time for the NEX 5 to be replaced by the NEX 5N. But although some successions are only slight redesigns, the 5N is a completely new camera.
Camera Review  |  September 29, 2011
Nikon 1 Series cameras

It’s rare in the world of photography for a manufacturer to come up with an entirely new product line from scratch, and it’s equally rare for a famous manufacturer such as Nikon (the world market leader) to offer a new lens mount (Nikon CX). This makes the launch of the Nikon 1 line (Nikon J1 and Nikon V1) a major event in photography this fall.
News  |  September 21, 2011
Nikon J1 and Nikon V1 announcement

The long awaited and rumored mirrorless Nikon camera was finally announced today. And it’s not just one but a pair of new mirrorless compact “1 System” cameras that are coming to compete with the Sony NEX 7, the Pentax Q, the Olymps PEN EP3 or even the Fujifilm FinePix X10. These 2 first models in this new Nikon 1 series are the Nikon J1 and Nikon V1.
Camera Review  |  July 13, 2011
Olympus PEN EP3 image quality review

We have tested the Olympus PEN EP3, the latest 4/3 camera by Olympus, and the first results show that its sensor performance is pretty much the same as for the Olympus PEN EPL2 and Olympus E5.

Nevertheless, comparing it to the upcoming Sony NEX C3 should be interesting, as they are both in the EVIL (Electronic Viewfinder Interchangeable Lens) camera category.
News  |  July 06, 2011
Olympus launches the new PEN E-P3

Olympus has recently launched the Pen E-P3 which is a compact, metal-body and retro-looking camera. With this offering Olympus targets the hobbyist to advanced photographer audience.

Further readings for the Panasonic Lumix DMC G3

To provide photographers with a broader perspective about mobiles, lenses and cameras, here are links to articles, reviews, and analyses of photographic equipment produced by DxOMark, renown websites, magazines or blogs.

Camera Review  |  February 04
Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FZ200: Great specs for an all-in-one shooting solution

Alongside a successful line of Mirrorless Hybrid cameras Panasonic continue to refresh their lineup of fixed lens Bridge cameras. Launched in July 2012 the Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FZ200 offers a 24x super zoom, 12fps continuous shooting and 1080 60p HD video. Upgraded from its predecessor, the Lumix DMC-FZ150, this latest model also boasts a fixed maximum aperture, higher resolution EVF, greater ISO and shutter speed ranges as well as a new HDR mode.
Camera Review  |  November 20, 2012
Olympus PEN E-PM2 review: Entry-level hybrid gets top-of-the-line sensor

Introduced in mid September, the Olympus PEN E-PM2 is the second generation of Olympus’ entry-level Micro Four Thirds hybrid camera. It sports a newly updated design with a useful, fixed grip and a touch-screen interface among other updates, but the big news is that it has inherited the sensor of the much-admired Olympus OM-D E-M5, the current top-of-the-line Micro Four Thirds camera.
Camera Review  |  October 04, 2012
Panasonic Lumix DMC G5: New features and a new sensor

Panasonic is adding its ninth model to its growing Lumix G-series lineup. In July, the Japanese electronics giant announced the Lumix DMC G5 would replace the Lumix DMC G3. Like its predecessor, the G5 taps the increasingly popular mirrorless Micro Four Thirds technology that Panasonic co-developed back in 2008 with its cross-town Tokyo rival Olympus.
Camera Review  |  September 25, 2012
Olympus OM-D E-M5: The best of the micro 4:3 cameras

Olympus caused a sensation when it revived the legendary OM line that had enjoyed its heyday in the silver halide era. The Olympus OM-D E-M5 successfully revisits the OM design in terms of its ergonomics and workmanship. Olympus has quite precisely taken advantage of this new family in its line of compact hybrid micro 4:3 cameras to introduce a new 16 Mpix Live MOS sensor. What is this new sensor all about? Does it represent an improvement over current Pen sensors? Does it help the micro 4:3 category to catch up with the APS-C hybrids (with the Sony NEX in the lead)? Our sensor review provides the answers.
Lens Review  |  March 28, 2012
Micro Four Thirds logo

Designed with compactness in mind, micro 4/3 lenses go for the smallest size possible most of the time. But to achieve these dimensions, they sometimes have to compromise on image quality. In this review, we cover a wide range of standard lenses, both prime and zoom, and show that not all lenses are equal in terms of the trade-off between compactness and image quality.
Camera Review  |  September 29, 2011
Nikon 1 Series cameras

It’s rare in the world of photography for a manufacturer to come up with an entirely new product line from scratch, and it’s equally rare for a famous manufacturer such as Nikon (the world market leader) to offer a new lens mount (Nikon CX). This makes the launch of the Nikon 1 line (Nikon J1 and Nikon V1) a major event in photography this fall.
Camera Review  |  May 26, 2011
DxOMark-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-G3

Announced 2 weeks ago, the successor to the Panasonic G2 has already been tested and briefly reviewed on DxOMark. The Panasonic G3 is more than a simple revamp of its predecessor; this new model represents a leap forward for the G Series with:

  • A new 16 Mpix sensor
  • A new autofocus system
  • A touch screen and an electronic view finder
  • A very attractive price tag when compared with the launch price of the G2

When speaking about the G3’s sensor in their press release, Panasonic proclaimed it was much better than its predecessor at high ISO settings. With that said, let’s check out the DxOMark results.