Nikon Z fc vs Olympus E-PL2

The following is a extensive overview of the Nikon Z fc and Olympus E-PL2, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors Nikon and Olympus. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the Z fc (21MP) and E-PL2 (12MP) and the Z fc (APS-C) and E-PL2 (Four Thirds) feature different sensor size.

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The Z fc was unveiled 10 years after the E-PL2 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z fc being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-PL2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Z fc grades versus the E-PL2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Z fc & Olympus PEN E-PL2. The full galleries are provided at Nikon Z fc Gallery & Olympus E-PL2 Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Nikon Z fc enjoys outer measurements of 135mm x 94mm x 44mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 1.7") having a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) while the Olympus E-PL2 has specifications of 114mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 362 grams (0.80 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the Z fc versus the E-PL2.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Z fc and E-PL2 is 79 and 85 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions only by going through technical specs. The picture underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Z fc and E-PL2.

As you can tell, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Z fc having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Nikon Z fc will show extra detail having an extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more modern Z fc should have an advantage in sensor tech.