Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs.
In this section, we are going to illustrate the Olympus E-M5 III and Nikon 1 V3 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Olympus E-M5 III has external dimensions of 125 x 85 x 50 mm (4.92 x 3.35 x 1.97″) and weighs 414 g (0.91 lb / 14.60 oz) (including batteries). Nikon 1 V3 has external dimensions of 111 x 65 x 33 mm (4.37 x 2.56 x 1.3″) and weighs 381 g (0.84 lb / 13.44 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Olympus E-M5 III and the Nikon 1 V3. Nikon 1 V3 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 14mm narrower, 20mm shorter and 17mm thinner than Olympus E-M5 III.
Here is the back view size comparison of the Olympus E-M5 III and Nikon 1 V3.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Olympus E-M5 III and Nikon 1 V3.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Nikon 1 V3 is 33g lighter than the Olympus E-M5 III but we don't think this will make a significant difference.
Also keep in mind that body weight is not the only deciding factor when comparing two interchangeable camera bodies, you also have to take into account the lenses that you will be using with these bodies.
Weather Sealing
With its weather-sealed body, we believe that the E-M5 Mark III has a big advantage over the 1 V3 which doesn't provide any kind of environmental sealing.
LCD Screen Size and Features
Olympus E-M5 III and Nikon 1 V3's LCD screens have the same diagonal size of 3.00 inches.
Nikon 1 V3 features a
Tilting-only screen which is mostly only good for shooting from waist or over-the-head levels. On the other hand, Olympus E-M5 III sports a
Fully Articulated screen which is more flexible and useful, especially for taking selfies and video.