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Nikon Z fc vs Olympus E-M1 II

Portability
79
Imaging
69
Features
80
Overall
73
Nikon Z fc front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II front
Portability
68
Imaging
59
Features
93
Overall
72

Nikon Z fc vs Olympus E-M1 II Key Specs

Nikon Z fc
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 445g - 135 x 94 x 44mm
  • Released June 2021
Olympus E-M1 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 574g - 134 x 91 x 67mm
  • Announced September 2016
  • Earlier Model is Olympus E-M1
  • Replacement is Olympus E-M1 III
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Nikon Z fc vs Olympus E-M1 II Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Nikon Z fc vs Olympus E-M1 II, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the Z fc (21MP) and the E-M1 II (20MP) is relatively comparable but the Z fc (APS-C) and E-M1 II (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor size.

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The Z fc was announced 4 years later than the E-M1 II and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summation of how the Z fc matches up against the E-M1 II when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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

 Z fc E-M1 II 
AnnouncedJune 2021September 2016More recent by 59 months
Screen resolution1040k1037kClearer screen (+3k dot)

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

 E-M1 II Z fc 

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

 Z fc E-M1 II 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Nikon Z fc vs Olympus E-M1 II Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon Z fc features exterior measurements of 135mm x 94mm x 44mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 1.7") and a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) while the Olympus E-M1 II has sizing of 134mm x 91mm x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6") and a weight of 574 grams (1.27 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the Z fc versus the E-M1 II.

Nikon Z fc vs Olympus E-M1 II size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z fc and E-M1 II is 79 and 68 respectively.

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

Nikon Z fc vs Olympus E-M1 II Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements only by going through specifications. The visual underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z fc and E-M1 II.

Plainly, the 2 cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Z fc having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Nikon Z fc will show extra detail with its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures more aggressively. The newer Z fc is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon Z fc vs Olympus E-M1 II sensor size comparison

Nikon Z fc vs Olympus E-M1 II Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z fc vs Olympus E-M1 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z fc Portrait photography advice
Olympus E-M1 II Portrait photography advice
81
focusing manually
good megapixels (21MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
delivers RAW files
75
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
provides face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z fc as a Street photography camera
Olympus E-M1 II as a Street photography camera
74
screen articulates fully
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
provides touch focus
above average high ISO (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition (445g)
78
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
weather sealing
lighter than competitors (574 grams)
good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z fc Sports photography information
Olympus E-M1 II Sports photography information
67
good megapixels (21 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery life (300 shots)
74
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
silent shutter (1/32,000s)
high frames per second (60.0 fps)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
provides tracking autofocus
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect AF
bad battery life (350 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z fc as a Travel photography camera
Olympus E-M1 II as a Travel photography camera
72
supports bluetooth
provides touch focus
good megapixels (21 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
not so great battery life (300 shots)
more heavy than competition (445 grams)
72
lighter than competitors (574g)
weather sealing
boasts focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
bad battery life (350 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z fc Landscape photography advice
Olympus E-M1 II Landscape photography advice
75
focusing manually
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3")
good megapixels (21MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
above average high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery life (300 CIPA)
76
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
has dual storage slots
bad battery life (350 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z fc Vlogging features
Olympus E-M1 II Vlogging features
73
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen enabled
provides face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have external microphone socket
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition (445 grams)
79
screen is selfie friendly
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection focusing
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
includes external microphone jack
lighter than competitors (574g)
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Nikon Z fc vs Olympus E-M1 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z fc and Olympus E-M1 II
 Nikon Z fcOlympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II
General Information
Brand Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Z fc Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2021-06-28 2016-09-19
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic VIII
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 17.4 x 13mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 226.2mm²
Sensor resolution 21 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Max resolution 5568 x 3712 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 51200 25600
Max enhanced ISO 204800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW format
Lowest enhanced ISO - 64
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 209 121
Lens
Lens support Nikon Z Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 21 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dot 1,037 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 2,360 thousand dot
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
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 11.0 frames per sec 60.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 9.10 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, off Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM, 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 3840x2160 4096x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MOV, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 445 gr (0.98 lb) 574 gr (1.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 135 x 94 x 44mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 1.7") 134 x 91 x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 80
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 1312
Other
Battery life 300 images 350 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL25 BLH-1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots
Storage slots Single 2
Price at release $949 $1,700