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Nikon Z fc vs Olympus E-M1X

Portability
79
Imaging
68
Features
80
Overall
72
Nikon Z fc front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M1X front
Portability
54
Imaging
60
Features
93
Overall
73

Nikon Z fc vs Olympus E-M1X Key Specs

Nikon Z fc
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 204800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 445g - 135 x 94 x 44mm
  • Launched June 2021
Olympus E-M1X
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 997g - 144 x 147 x 75mm
  • Announced January 2019
  • Superseded the Olympus E-M1 II
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Nikon Z fc vs Olympus E-M1X Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Nikon Z fc and Olympus E-M1X, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the Z fc (21MP) and the E-M1X (20MP) is relatively comparable but the Z fc (APS-C) and E-M1X (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor sizing.

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The Z fc was announced 2 years later than the E-M1X and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the Z fc grades versus the E-M1X for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z fc over the Olympus E-M1X

 Z fc E-M1X 
AnnouncedJune 2021January 2019Fresher by 30 months
Screen resolution1040k1037kCrisper screen (+3k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1X over the Nikon Z fc

 E-M1X Z fc 

Common features in the Nikon Z fc and Olympus E-M1X

 Z fc E-M1X 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Nikon Z fc vs Olympus E-M1X Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z fc has external measurements of 135mm x 94mm x 44mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) while the Olympus E-M1X has dimensions of 144mm x 147mm x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") and a weight of 997 grams (2.20 lbs).

Check the Nikon Z fc and Olympus E-M1X in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the Z fc and the E-M1X.

Nikon Z fc vs Olympus E-M1X size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Z fc and E-M1X is 79 and 54 respectively.

Nikon Z fc vs Olympus E-M1X top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z fc vs Olympus E-M1X Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing simply by seeing specs. The graphic here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z fc and E-M1X.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Z fc with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Nikon Z fc will show extra detail with its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more modern Z fc will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon Z fc vs Olympus E-M1X sensor size comparison

Nikon Z fc vs Olympus E-M1X Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z fc vs Olympus E-M1X Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z fc Portrait photography info
Olympus E-M1X Portrait photography info
80
focusing manually
good megapixels (21 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
saves RAW files
76
you can focus manually
decent MP (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detection focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z fc Street photography advice
Olympus E-M1X Street photography advice
73
screen articulates fully
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
supports focus via touch
above average high ISO (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competitors (445 grams)
67
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
comes with touch to focus
weather proof
very good high ISO (25,600)
heavier than competition in class (997 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon Z fc
Sports photography with Olympus E-M1X
67
good megapixels (21MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
supports phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery (300 shots)
80
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
high fps (60.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
weather proof
good battery pack (870 per charge)
comes with phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z fc Travel photography factors
Olympus E-M1X Travel photography factors
71
connects via bluetooth
supports focus via touch
good megapixels (21 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
terrible battery (300 per charge)
heavier than competitors (445 grams)
67
good battery pack (870 shots)
weather proof
has bluetooth
comes with touch to focus
decent MP (20 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
heavier than competition in class (997 grams)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon Z fc
Landscape photography with Olympus E-M1X
75
focusing manually
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
good sized screen (3")
good megapixels (21MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
no low pass filter
above average high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery (300 shots)
79
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
very good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
good battery pack (870 per charge)
has double storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z fc Vlogging factors
Olympus E-M1X Vlogging factors
73
selfie friendly screen
screen is touchscreen
features face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with mic socket
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competitors (445g)
67
screen is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection focus
high video quality (4096 x 2160 resolution)
does have external mic port
heavier than competition in class (997g)
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Nikon Z fc vs Olympus E-M1X Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z fc and Olympus E-M1X
 Nikon Z fcOlympus OM-D E-M1X
General Information
Company Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Z fc Olympus OM-D E-M1X
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2021-06-28 2019-01-24
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Dual TruePic VIII
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 17.4 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 226.2mm²
Sensor resolution 21 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 5568 x 3712 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 51200 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 204800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW support
Minimum enhanced ISO - 64
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 209 121
Lens
Lens mount type 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 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 1,037k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x 0.74x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Max silent shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 11.0 frames/s 60.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes 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
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 4096x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) Yes (USB-PD allows charging by laptop or external power bank)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 445 grams (0.98 lb) 997 grams (2.20 lb)
Physical dimensions 135 x 94 x 44mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 1.7") 144 x 147 x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 photographs 870 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Built-in
Battery ID EN-EL25 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) -
Storage slots Single Two
Launch pricing $949 $2,999