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Nikon Z fc vs Olympus E-P7

Portability
79
Imaging
69
Features
80
Overall
73
Nikon Z fc front
 
Olympus PEN E-P7 front
Portability
86
Imaging
63
Features
84
Overall
71

Nikon Z fc vs Olympus E-P7 Key Specs

Nikon Z fc
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 445g - 135 x 94 x 44mm
  • Released June 2021
Olympus E-P7
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.00" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 337g - 118 x 69 x 38mm
  • Introduced June 2021
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Nikon Z fc vs Olympus E-P7 Overview

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Nikon Z fc and Olympus E-P7, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Z fc (21MP) and the E-P7 (20MP) is very similar but the Z fc (APS-C) and E-P7 (Four Thirds) use different sensor size.

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The Z fc was launched very close to the E-P7 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z fc being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-P7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Z fc scores vs the E-P7 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z fc over the Olympus E-P7

 Z fc E-P7 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display

Reasons to pick Olympus E-P7 over the Nikon Z fc

 E-P7 Z fc 

Common features in the Nikon Z fc and Olympus E-P7

 Z fc E-P7 
IntroducedJune 2021June 2021Similar generation
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display sizing3"3.00"Equivalent display size
Display resolution1040k1040kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Nikon Z fc vs Olympus E-P7 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need 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") accompanied by a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-P7 has proportions of 118mm x 69mm x 38mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") having a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs).

Check out the Nikon Z fc and Olympus E-P7 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the Z fc against the E-P7.

Nikon Z fc vs Olympus E-P7 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z fc and E-P7 is 79 and 86 respectively.

Nikon Z fc vs Olympus E-P7 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z fc vs Olympus E-P7 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizes just by reading technical specs. The image underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Z fc and E-P7.

As you can tell, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Z fc featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Nikon Z fc will offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively.

Nikon Z fc vs Olympus E-P7 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z fc vs Olympus E-P7 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z fc vs Olympus E-P7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z fc as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus E-P7 as a Portrait photography camera
81
manual focus
megapixel count decent (21 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
77
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z fc Street photography info
Olympus E-P7 Street photography info
74
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
supports focus by touch
very good ISO range (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than average in class (445 grams)
86
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
supports focus via touch
above average ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon Z fc
Sports photography with Olympus E-P7
67
megapixel count decent (21MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
supports phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
bad battery (300 shots)
73
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z fc Travel photography info
Olympus E-P7 Travel photography info
72
has bluetooth
supports focus by touch
megapixel count decent (21 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
bad battery (300 per charge)
more heavy than average in class (445g)
87
supports bluetooth
supports focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z fc Landscape photography highlights
Olympus E-P7 Landscape photography highlights
75
manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
megapixel count decent (21MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
very good ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
bad battery (300 per charge)
83
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3.00 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z fc as a Vlogging camera
Olympus E-P7 as a Vlogging camera
73
display is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
comes with face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external microphone port
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than average in class (445 grams)
80
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
no mic socket
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Nikon Z fc vs Olympus E-P7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z fc and Olympus E-P7
 Nikon Z fcOlympus PEN E-P7
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Z fc Olympus PEN E-P7
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2021-06-28 2021-06-09
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Full resolution 5568 x 3712 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 51200 25600
Max boosted ISO 204800 -
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW support
Min boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 209 121
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon Z Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 21 118
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inch 3.00 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 11.0 frames/s 8.7 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.40 m (at ISO 100)
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
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
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 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) BLS-50 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 445 gr (0.98 lb) 337 gr (0.74 lb)
Dimensions 135 x 94 x 44mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 1.7") 118 x 69 x 38mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots 360 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL25 BLS-50
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported)
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $949 $800