Nikon Z fc vs Olympus E-M5 II

Lets look more closely at the Nikon Z fc versus Olympus E-M5 II, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Nikon and Olympus. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the Z fc (21MP) and E-M5 II (16MP) and the Z fc (APS-C) and E-M5 II (Four Thirds) boast different sensor sizing.

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The Z fc was unveiled 6 years after the E-M5 II which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short view of how the Z fc grades vs the E-M5 II with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Z fc & Olympus OM-D E-M5 II. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon Z fc Gallery & Olympus E-M5 II Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z fc features external 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-M5 II has proportions of 124mm x 85mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") having a weight of 469 grams (1.03 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the Z fc versus the E-M5 II.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Z fc and E-M5 II is 79 and 80 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes only by looking at specifications. The image below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Z fc and E-M5 II.

Plainly, both cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Z fc having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Nikon Z fc will give you extra detail having an extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics more aggressively. The fresher Z fc provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.