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Nikon Z fc vs Olympus E-M10

Portability
79
Imaging
69
Features
80
Overall
73
Nikon Z fc front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M10 front
Portability
82
Imaging
53
Features
73
Overall
61

Nikon Z fc vs Olympus E-M10 Key Specs

Nikon Z fc
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 445g - 135 x 94 x 44mm
  • Introduced June 2021
Olympus E-M10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 396g - 119 x 82 x 46mm
  • Launched March 2014
  • Renewed by Olympus E-M10 II
Photography Glossary

Nikon Z fc vs Olympus E-M10 Overview

In this article, we will be matching up the Nikon Z fc versus Olympus E-M10, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands Nikon and Olympus. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the Z fc (21MP) and E-M10 (16MP) and the Z fc (APS-C) and E-M10 (Four Thirds) come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The Z fc was released 7 years later than the E-M10 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Z fc matches up versus the E-M10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z fc over the Olympus E-M10

 Z fc E-M10 
LaunchedJune 2021March 2014Fresher by 89 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k1037kClearer screen (+3k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 over the Nikon Z fc

 E-M10 Z fc 

Common features in the Nikon Z fc and Olympus E-M10

 Z fc E-M10 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Nikon Z fc vs Olympus E-M10 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z fc enjoys physical measurements of 135mm x 94mm x 44mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 1.7") along with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) while the Olympus E-M10 has proportions of 119mm x 82mm x 46mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 1.8") with a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon Z fc versus Olympus E-M10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the Z fc compared to the E-M10.

Nikon Z fc vs Olympus E-M10 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Z fc and E-M10 is 79 and 82 respectively.

Nikon Z fc vs Olympus E-M10 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z fc vs Olympus E-M10 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to see the gap in sensor sizing simply by checking out specifications. The photograph here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z fc and E-M10.

To sum up, the 2 cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Z fc featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Nikon Z fc will provide more detail as a result of its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The newer Z fc is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon Z fc vs Olympus E-M10 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z fc vs Olympus E-M10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z fc vs Olympus E-M10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z fc Portrait photography info
Olympus E-M10 Portrait photography info
81
focusing manually
good megapixels (21MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
exports RAW formats
71
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
has face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z fc as a Street photography camera
Olympus E-M10 as a Street photography camera
74
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
features focus via touch
above average high ISO (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than others (445g)
77
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
boasts touch to focus
good high ISO (25,600)
heavier than competition in class (396 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z fc Sports photography information
Olympus E-M10 Sports photography information
67
good megapixels (21 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
supports phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
bad battery power (300 per charge)
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z fc as a Travel photography camera
Olympus E-M10 as a Travel photography camera
72
has bluetooth
features focus via touch
good megapixels (21MP)
screen is selfie friendly
bad battery power (300 shots)
more heavy than others (445g)
67
boasts touch to focus
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
heavier than competition in class (396 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon Z fc
Landscape photography with Olympus E-M10
75
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
nice screen size (3")
good megapixels (21MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
above average high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
bad battery power (300 per charge)
79
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z fc Vlogging info
Olympus E-M10 Vlogging info
73
screen is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
comes with face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with microphone socket
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than others (445g)
33
touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not feature selfie friendly display
missing external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (396g)
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Nikon Z fc vs Olympus E-M10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z fc and Olympus E-M10
 Nikon Z fcOlympus OM-D E-M10
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Z fc Olympus OM-D E-M10
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2021-06-28 2014-03-18
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic VII
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 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 100 200
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 209 81
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon Z Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 21 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,040k dot 1,037k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 1,440k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x 0.58x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 11.0 frames per sec 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.80 m (ISO100)
Flash options 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(1/1(FULL)~1/64)
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 445 gr (0.98 lb) 396 gr (0.87 lb)
Dimensions 135 x 94 x 44mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 1.7") 119 x 82 x 46mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 72
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.3
DXO Low light score not tested 884
Other
Battery life 300 photographs 320 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL25 BLS-5
Self timer Yes Yes (12 sec., 2 sec.,custom (Waiting time 1-30sec.,Shooting interval 0.5/1/2/3sec.,Number of shots 1-10))
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $949 $600