Nikon Z fc vs Olympus E-PL1

Its time to look closer at the Nikon Z fc versus Olympus E-PL1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors Nikon and Olympus. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the Z fc (21MP) and E-PL1 (12MP) and the Z fc (APS-C) and E-PL1 (Four Thirds) offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The Z fc was manufactured 11 years later than the E-PL1 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z fc being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-PL1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summation of how the Z fc grades vs the E-PL1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Z fc & Olympus PEN E-PL1. The entire galleries are available at Nikon Z fc Gallery & Olympus E-PL1 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Nikon Z fc has exterior dimensions 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-PL1 has specifications of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") and a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the Z fc compared to the E-PL1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z fc and E-PL1 is 79 and 86 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing merely by checking out technical specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z fc and E-PL1.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Z fc due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Nikon Z fc will produce greater detail due to its extra 9MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more modern Z fc is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.