Nikon Z30 vs Olympus E-M10

The following is a extensive assessment of the Nikon Z30 versus Olympus E-M10, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Olympus. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the Z30 (21MP) and E-M10 (16MP) and the Z30 (APS-C) and E-M10 (Four Thirds) feature different sensor size.

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The Z30 was released 8 years after the E-M10 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief overview of how the Z30 matches up vs the E-M10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Z30 & Olympus OM-D E-M10. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon Z30 Gallery & Olympus E-M10 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z30 enjoys external measurements of 128mm x 74mm x 60mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.4") having a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Olympus E-M10 has proportions of 119mm x 82mm x 46mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 1.8") and a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the Z30 and the E-M10.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z30 and E-M10 is 79 and 82 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions only by going over technical specs. The image underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Z30 and E-M10.

As you can tell, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Z30 because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Nikon Z30 will offer you more detail as a result of its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more recent Z30 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.