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Nikon Z fc vs Olympus E-P3

Portability
79
Imaging
69
Features
80
Overall
73
Nikon Z fc front
 
Olympus PEN E-P3 front
Portability
86
Imaging
48
Features
60
Overall
52

Nikon Z fc vs Olympus E-P3 Key Specs

Nikon Z fc
(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
  • Launched June 2021
Olympus E-P3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 369g - 122 x 69 x 34mm
  • Revealed August 2011
  • Superseded the Olympus E-P2
  • Refreshed by Olympus E-P5
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Nikon Z fc vs Olympus E-P3 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Nikon Z fc vs Olympus E-P3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Olympus. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the Z fc (21MP) and E-P3 (12MP) and the Z fc (APS-C) and E-P3 (Four Thirds) have different sensor sizing.

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The Z fc was released 10 years after the E-P3 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z fc being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-P3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the Z fc matches up versus the E-P3 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-P3

 Z fc E-P3 
RevealedJune 2021August 2011More modern by 121 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k614kClearer screen (+426k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus E-P3 over the Nikon Z fc

 E-P3 Z fc 

Common features in the Nikon Z fc and Olympus E-P3

 Z fc E-P3 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Nikon Z fc vs Olympus E-P3 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z fc has got outside measurements of 135mm x 94mm x 44mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 1.7") having a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) and the Olympus E-P3 has proportions of 122mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.3") and a weight of 369 grams (0.81 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the Z fc vs the E-P3.

Nikon Z fc vs Olympus E-P3 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z fc and E-P3 is 79 and 86 respectively.

Nikon Z fc vs Olympus E-P3 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z fc vs Olympus E-P3 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specs. The image here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Z fc and E-P3.

All in all, the 2 cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Z fc featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Nikon Z fc will offer more detail as a result of its extra 9MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more modern Z fc should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon Z fc vs Olympus E-P3 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z fc vs Olympus E-P3 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z fc vs Olympus E-P3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z fc as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus E-P3 as a Portrait photography camera
81
you can focus manually
good megapixels (21 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
exports RAW files
60
has manual focus
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
low megapixels (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon Z fc
Street photography with Olympus E-P3
74
fully articulated screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
provides touch focus
very good ISO range (51,200)
no image stabilization
more heavy than competition (445g)
76
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
offers focus via touch
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z fc Sports photography details
Olympus E-P3 Sports photography details
67
good megapixels (21MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
low battery power (300 per charge)
49
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12MP)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z fc Travel photography information
Olympus E-P3 Travel photography information
72
connects via bluetooth
provides touch focus
good megapixels (21 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
low battery power (300 shots)
more heavy than competition (445g)
60
offers focus via touch
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z fc Landscape photography features
Olympus E-P3 Landscape photography features
75
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
good megapixels (21 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
very good ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
low battery power (300 shots)
65
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
low megapixels (12MP)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z fc Vlogging highlights
Olympus E-P3 Vlogging highlights
73
selfie friendly screen
has touchscreen
provides face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have external microphone port
no image stabilization
more heavy than competition (445g)
35
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic jack
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Nikon Z fc vs Olympus E-P3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z fc and Olympus E-P3
 Nikon Z fcOlympus PEN E-P3
General Information
Make Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Z fc Olympus PEN E-P3
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2021-06-28 2011-08-17
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic VI
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 21MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Max resolution 5568 x 3712 4032 x 3024
Max native ISO 51200 12800
Max enhanced ISO 204800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 209 35
Lens
Lens mount Nikon Z Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 21 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,040k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - 3:2 OLED with Anti-Fingerprint Coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 11.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 10.00 m (@ ISO 200)
Flash settings Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Wireless, Manual (3 levels)
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 445g (0.98 pounds) 369g (0.81 pounds)
Physical dimensions 135 x 94 x 44mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 1.7") 122 x 69 x 34mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 51
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.1
DXO Low light score not tested 536
Other
Battery life 300 images 330 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL25 BLS-5
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
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