Nikon Z fc vs Olympus E-M5 III
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Nikon Z fc vs Olympus E-M5 III Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 21MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon Z Mount
- 445g - 135 x 94 x 44mm
- Revealed June 2021
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 414g - 125 x 85 x 50mm
- Revealed October 2019
- Previous Model is Olympus E-M5 II
- New Model is OM System OM-5
Nikon Z fc vs Olympus E-M5 III Overview
In this write-up, we are comparing the Nikon Z fc and Olympus E-M5 III, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the Z fc (21MP) and the E-M5 III (20MP) is fairly well matched but the Z fc (APS-C) and E-M5 III (Four Thirds) use different sensor measurements.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe Z fc was unveiled 21 months after the E-M5 III making the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the Z fc grades versus the E-M5 III for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Nikon Z fc vs Olympus E-M5 III Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Z fc & Olympus OM-D E-M5 III. The full galleries are provided at Nikon Z fc Gallery & Olympus E-M5 III Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z fc over the Olympus E-M5 III
Z fc | E-M5 III | |||
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Revealed | June 2021 | October 2019 | Newer by 21 months |
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M5 III over the Nikon Z fc
E-M5 III | Z fc |
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Common features in the Nikon Z fc and Olympus E-M5 III
Z fc | E-M5 III | |||
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Manual focus | Very precise focus | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display measurements | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 1040k | Same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Both are selfie friendly | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Nikon Z fc vs Olympus E-M5 III Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Nikon Z fc has got physical measurements of 135mm x 94mm x 44mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 1.7") and a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) and the Olympus E-M5 III has specifications of 125mm x 85mm x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") having a weight of 414 grams (0.91 lbs).
Contrast the Nikon Z fc and Olympus E-M5 III in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the Z fc against the E-M5 III.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Z fc and E-M5 III is 79 and 80 respectively.
Nikon Z fc vs Olympus E-M5 III Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specifications. The picture below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Z fc and E-M5 III.
To sum up, each of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Z fc having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Nikon Z fc will give extra detail having an extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The younger Z fc should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Nikon Z fc vs Olympus E-M5 III Specifications
Nikon Z fc | Olympus OM-D E-M5 III | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Olympus |
Model | Nikon Z fc | Olympus OM-D E-M5 III |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2021-06-28 | 2019-10-17 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | TruePic VIII |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | MOS |
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 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
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 | 5184 x 3888 |
Maximum native ISO | 51200 | 25600 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 204800 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW files | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | - | 64 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 209 | 121 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Nikon Z | Micro Four Thirds |
Number of lenses | 21 | 107 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 1,040 thousand dot | 1,040 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dot | 2,360 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.68x | 0.68x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 60 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Max quiet shutter speed | - | 1/32000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 11.0 frames per sec | 30.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, off | Auto, redeye, fill, off, redeye slow sync, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, manual |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/250 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
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 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 | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 445 grams (0.98 pounds) | 414 grams (0.91 pounds) |
Dimensions | 135 x 94 x 44mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 1.7") | 125 x 85 x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 photos | 310 photos |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL25 | BLN-1 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $949 | $1,199 |