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Nikon Z fc vs Olympus E-PL7

Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
80
Overall
74
Nikon Z fc front
 
Olympus PEN E-PL7 front
Portability
86
Imaging
54
Features
81
Overall
64

Nikon Z fc vs Olympus E-PL7 Key Specs

Nikon Z fc
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 204800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 445g - 135 x 94 x 44mm
  • Released June 2021
Olympus E-PL7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 357g - 115 x 67 x 38mm
  • Revealed September 2014
  • Succeeded the Olympus E-PL6
  • Successor is Olympus E-PL8
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Nikon Z fc vs Olympus E-PL7 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Nikon Z fc vs Olympus E-PL7, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands Nikon and Olympus. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the Z fc (21MP) and E-PL7 (16MP) and the Z fc (APS-C) and E-PL7 (Four Thirds) feature different sensor sizing.

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The Z fc was launched 6 years later than the E-PL7 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z fc being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-PL7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick view of how the Z fc matches up versus the E-PL7 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z fc over the Olympus E-PL7

 Z fc E-PL7 
RevealedJune 2021September 2014More recent by 84 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k1037kCrisper display (+3k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL7 over the Nikon Z fc

 E-PL7 Z fc 

Common features in the Nikon Z fc and Olympus E-PL7

 Z fc E-PL7 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch display Easily navigate

Nikon Z fc vs Olympus E-PL7 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z fc has outer measurements of 135mm x 94mm x 44mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 1.7") and a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-PL7 has measurements of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the Z fc compared to the E-PL7.

Nikon Z fc vs Olympus E-PL7 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z fc and E-PL7 is 79 and 86 respectively.

Nikon Z fc vs Olympus E-PL7 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z fc vs Olympus E-PL7 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements merely by seeing technical specs. The graphic here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z fc and E-PL7.

As you can tell, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Z fc due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Nikon Z fc will produce more detail utilizing its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The younger Z fc should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon Z fc vs Olympus E-PL7 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z fc vs Olympus E-PL7 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z fc vs Olympus E-PL7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z fc as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus E-PL7 as a Portrait photography camera
82
focusing manually
good resolution (21 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
exports RAW formats
72
manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
features face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z fc Street photography advice
Olympus E-PL7 Street photography advice
74
fully articulated screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
comes with touch focus
good high ISO (51,200)
no image stabilization
heavier than competition (445 grams)
84
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
provides focus by touch
good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z fc Sports photography details
Olympus E-PL7 Sports photography details
68
good resolution (21MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
terrible battery power (300 per charge)
67
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon Z fc
Travel photography with Olympus E-PL7
72
supports bluetooth
comes with touch focus
good resolution (21 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
terrible battery power (300 CIPA)
heavier than competition (445 grams)
85
provides focus by touch
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon Z fc
Landscape photography with Olympus E-PL7
75
focusing manually
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
good resolution (21 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
good high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
terrible battery power (300 CIPA)
80
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z fc Vlogging information
Olympus E-PL7 Vlogging information
74
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
supports face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have external mic jack
no image stabilization
heavier than competition (445 grams)
78
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Nikon Z fc vs Olympus E-PL7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z fc and Olympus E-PL7
 Nikon Z fcOlympus PEN E-PL7
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Z fc Olympus PEN E-PL7
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2021-06-28 2014-09-01
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic VII
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 21 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5568 x 3712 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 51200 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 204800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 209 81
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon Z Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 21 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,040k dot 1,037k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 11.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, off no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 445 grams (0.98 pounds) 357 grams (0.79 pounds)
Dimensions 135 x 94 x 44mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 1.7") 115 x 67 x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 72
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 873
Other
Battery life 300 photographs 350 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL25 BLS-50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $949 $499