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Nikon Z fc vs Olympus E-M10 II

Portability
79
Imaging
68
Features
80
Overall
72
Nikon Z fc front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M10 II front
Portability
82
Imaging
53
Features
77
Overall
62

Nikon Z fc vs Olympus E-M10 II Key Specs

Nikon Z fc
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 445g - 135 x 94 x 44mm
  • Released June 2021
Olympus E-M10 II
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 390g - 120 x 83 x 47mm
  • Introduced August 2015
  • Old Model is Olympus E-M10
  • Refreshed by Olympus E-M10 III
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Nikon Z fc vs Olympus E-M10 II Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Nikon Z fc vs Olympus E-M10 II, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Olympus. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the Z fc (21MP) and E-M10 II (16MP) and the Z fc (APS-C) and E-M10 II (Four Thirds) possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Z fc was launched 5 years after the E-M10 II which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the Z fc matches up vs the E-M10 II in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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

 Z fc E-M10 II 
IntroducedJune 2021August 2015More modern by 72 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

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

 E-M10 II Z fc 

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

 Z fc E-M10 II 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Display resolution1040k1040kExact same display resolution
Touch display Easily navigate

Nikon Z fc vs Olympus E-M10 II Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z fc has got outer dimensions of 135mm x 94mm x 44mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 1.7") along with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) and the Olympus E-M10 II has measurements of 120mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 1.9") with a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Z fc versus the E-M10 II.

Nikon Z fc vs Olympus E-M10 II size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Z fc and E-M10 II is 79 and 82 respectively.

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

Nikon Z fc vs Olympus E-M10 II Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes purely by checking technical specs. The picture underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Z fc and E-M10 II.

As you have seen, both of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Z fc featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Nikon Z fc will resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more modern Z fc will have a benefit in sensor technology.

Nikon Z fc vs Olympus E-M10 II sensor size comparison

Nikon Z fc vs Olympus E-M10 II Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z fc Portrait photography details
Olympus E-M10 II Portrait photography details
80
has manual focus
decent MP (21 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
71
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
offers face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z fc Street photography highlights
Olympus E-M10 II Street photography highlights
73
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
good high ISO (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than others (445 grams)
82
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
features focus via touch
very good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon Z fc
Sports photography with Olympus E-M10 II
67
decent MP (21 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has tracking focus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
bad battery power (300 CIPA)
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z fc Travel photography info
Olympus E-M10 II Travel photography info
71
has bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
decent MP (21 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
bad battery power (300 shots)
more heavy than others (445g)
73
features focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z fc Landscape photography factors
Olympus E-M10 II Landscape photography factors
75
has manual focus
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
decent MP (21MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
good high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
bad battery power (300 per charge)
79
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z fc Vlogging info
Olympus E-M10 II Vlogging info
73
selfie friendly display
touchscreen functionality
has face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes microphone jack
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than others (445 grams)
35
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
missing microphone port
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Nikon Z fc vs Olympus E-M10 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z fc and Olympus E-M10 II
 Nikon Z fcOlympus OM-D E-M10 II
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Z fc Olympus OM-D E-M10 II
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2021-06-28 2015-08-25
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 surface area 369.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 21MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5568 x 3712 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 51200 25600
Max enhanced ISO 204800 -
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW images
Min enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 209 81
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon Z Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 21 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x 0.62x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 11.0 frames per sec 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.80 m (ISO 100)
Flash settings Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, off Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, flash off, 1st-curtain slow sync w/redeye, 1st-curtain slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60p/30p/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p/24p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 445 gr (0.98 lb) 390 gr (0.86 lb)
Dimensions 135 x 94 x 44mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 1.7") 120 x 83 x 47mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 73
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.5
DXO Low light score not tested 842
Other
Battery life 300 photos 320 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL25 BLS-50
Self timer Yes Yes (12 sec., 2 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $949 $499