Nikon Z fc vs Olympus E-PL9

Let's look more closely at the Nikon Z fc vs Olympus E-PL9, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Olympus. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the Z fc (21MP) and E-PL9 (16MP) and the Z fc (APS-C) and E-PL9 (Four Thirds) posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The Z fc was manufactured 3 years later than the E-PL9 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z fc being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-PL9 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the Z fc matches up against the E-PL9 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Z fc & Olympus PEN E-PL9. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon Z fc Gallery & Olympus E-PL9 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z fc has got 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) and the Olympus E-PL9 has dimensions of 117mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") along with a weight of 380 grams (0.84 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the Z fc against the E-PL9.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Z fc and E-PL9 is 79 and 85 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing purely by going over specifications. The visual below should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z fc and E-PL9.

Plainly, the two cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Z fc due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Nikon Z fc will deliver extra detail due to its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more recent Z fc is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.