Nikon Z fc vs Olympus E-PM1

Here is a complete analysis of the Nikon Z fc versus Olympus E-PM1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Z fc (21MP) and E-PM1 (12MP) and the Z fc (APS-C) and E-PM1 (Four Thirds) possess different sensor dimensions.

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The Z fc was released 9 years later than the E-PM1 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon Z fc being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-PM1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a concise overview of how the Z fc matches up versus the E-PM1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Z fc and Olympus PEN E-PM1. The complete galleries are available at Nikon Z fc Gallery and Olympus E-PM1 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. 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) and the Olympus E-PM1 has dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs).

Examine the Nikon Z fc versus Olympus E-PM1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view size comparison of the Z fc and the E-PM1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z fc and E-PM1 is 79 and 89 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specifications. The photograph here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z fc and E-PM1.

To sum up, each of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Z fc because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Nikon Z fc will deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The fresher Z fc should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.