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Nikon Z fc vs Olympus E-M1

Portability
79
Imaging
69
Features
80
Overall
73
Nikon Z fc front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M1 front
Portability
71
Imaging
53
Features
85
Overall
65

Nikon Z fc vs Olympus E-M1 Key Specs

Nikon Z fc
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 445g - 135 x 94 x 44mm
  • Announced June 2021
Olympus E-M1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 497g - 130 x 94 x 63mm
  • Released October 2013
  • Replacement is Olympus E-M1 II
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Nikon Z fc vs Olympus E-M1 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Nikon Z fc versus Olympus E-M1, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Nikon and Olympus. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the Z fc (21MP) and E-M1 (16MP) and the Z fc (APS-C) and E-M1 (Four Thirds) boast totally different sensor size.

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The Z fc was launched 7 years later than the E-M1 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the Z fc grades versus the E-M1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z fc over the Olympus E-M1

 Z fc E-M1 
ReleasedJune 2021October 2013Fresher by 94 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k1037kCrisper display (+3k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 over the Nikon Z fc

 E-M1 Z fc 

Common features in the Nikon Z fc and Olympus E-M1

 Z fc E-M1 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display size3"3"Same display size
Touch display Easily navigate

Nikon Z fc vs Olympus E-M1 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z fc enjoys external dimensions of 135mm x 94mm x 44mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 1.7") having a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-M1 has measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 63mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.5") with a weight of 497 grams (1.10 lbs).

Check out the Nikon Z fc versus Olympus E-M1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the Z fc versus the E-M1.

Nikon Z fc vs Olympus E-M1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Z fc and E-M1 is 79 and 71 respectively.

Nikon Z fc vs Olympus E-M1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z fc vs Olympus E-M1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specifications. The graphic below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Z fc and E-M1.

To sum up, both of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Z fc featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Nikon Z fc will offer greater detail utilizing its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The younger Z fc will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon Z fc vs Olympus E-M1 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z fc vs Olympus E-M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z fc vs Olympus E-M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z fc as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus E-M1 as a Portrait photography camera
81
you can focus manually
good megapixels (21 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
exports RAW formats
71
you can focus manually
high flash sync speed (1/320s)
MP count good (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
features face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z fc Street photography details
Olympus E-M1 Street photography details
74
screen articulates fully
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
supports touch focus
very good ISO range (51,200)
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competitors (445g)
78
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
has touch to focus
environment proof
lighter than competition in class (497g)
above average ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z fc as a Sports photography camera
Olympus E-M1 as a Sports photography camera
67
good megapixels (21MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
supports phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
bad battery power (300 CIPA)
70
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
environment proof
has phase detect AF
bad battery life (350 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z fc Travel photography advice
Olympus E-M1 Travel photography advice
72
supports bluetooth
supports touch focus
good megapixels (21MP)
screen is selfie friendly
bad battery power (300 CIPA)
heavier than competitors (445g)
65
lighter than competition in class (497g)
environment proof
has touch to focus
MP count good (16MP)
bad battery life (350 CIPA)
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z fc as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus E-M1 as a Landscape photography camera
75
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
good megapixels (21 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
very good ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
bad battery power (300 per charge)
73
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
bad battery life (350 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon Z fc
Vlogging with Olympus E-M1
73
screen is selfie friendly
touch screen
comes with face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external mic port
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competitors (445 grams)
36
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external microphone socket
lighter than competition in class (497g)
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Nikon Z fc vs Olympus E-M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z fc and Olympus E-M1
 Nikon Z fcOlympus OM-D E-M1
General Information
Brand Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Z fc Olympus OM-D E-M1
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2021-06-28 2013-10-28
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePIC VII
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 21 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5568 x 3712 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 51200 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 204800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 209 81
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon Z Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 21 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 1,037 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x 0.74x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 11.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, off Flash Auto, Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain), Manual
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/320 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 445g (0.98 pounds) 497g (1.10 pounds)
Physical dimensions 135 x 94 x 44mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 1.7") 130 x 94 x 63mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 73
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.7
DXO Low light score not tested 757
Other
Battery life 300 shots 350 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL25 BLN-1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $949 $799