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-PL1s and Nikon 1 AW1 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Olympus E-PL1s has external dimensions of 115 x 72 x 42 mm (4.53 x 2.83 x 1.65″) and weighs 334 g (0.74 lb / 11.78 oz) (including batteries). Nikon 1 AW1 has external dimensions of 114 x 72 x 37 mm (4.47 x 2.81 x 1.46″) and weighs 356 g (0.78 lb / 12.6 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Olympus E-PL1s and the Nikon 1 AW1. Olympus E-PL1s has the same height with Nikon 1 AW1. On the other hand, with a width of 115mm, it is 1 wider and also with a thickness of 42mm, it is 5mm thicker than Nikon 1 AW1.
Here is the back view size comparison of the Olympus E-PL1s and Nikon 1 AW1.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Olympus E-PL1s is 22g lighter than the Nikon 1 AW1 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
Thanks to the weather-sealed body of the 1 AW1, you can use this camera with more confidence under conditions where there is risk of exposure to water and dust compared to the E-PL1s.
LCD Screen Size and Features
Nikon 1 AW1's 3.00" LCD screen is slightly larger than Olympus E-PL1s's 2.7" screen.
Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.