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Nikon Z30 vs Olympus E-M10

Portability
79 Imaging
70 Features
84 Overall
75
Nikon Z30 front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M10 front
Portability
82 Imaging
53 Features
73 Overall
61

Nikon Z30 vs Olympus E-M10 Key Specs

Nikon Z30
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 204800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 405g - 128 x 74 x 60mm
  • Announced June 2022
Olympus E-M10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 396g - 119 x 82 x 46mm
  • Released March 2014
  • Successor is Olympus E-M10 II
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Nikon Z30 vs Olympus E-M10 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z30 over the Olympus E-M10

		

		

			
 Z30 E-M10 
ReleasedJune 2022March 2014Newer by 101 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k1037kCrisper screen (+3k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 over the Nikon Z30

		

		

			
 E-M10 Z30 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Nikon Z30 and Olympus E-M10

		

		

			
 Z30 E-M10 
Manual focus  Dial exact focusing
Screen sizing3.00"3"Equivalent screen size
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Nikon Z30 vs Olympus E-M10 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
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).
Analyze the Nikon Z30 versus Olympus E-M10 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
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.
Nikon Z30 vs Olympus E-M10 size comparison
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z30 and E-M10 is 79 and 82 respectively.
Nikon Z30 vs Olympus E-M10 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon Z30 vs Olympus E-M10 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
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.
	
			Nikon Z30 vs Olympus E-M10 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon Z30 vs Olympus E-M10 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Nikon Z30 vs Olympus E-M10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Nikon Z30 Portrait photography factors
Olympus E-M10 Portrait photography factors
82
 has manual focus
 resolution is good (21MP)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 provides face detect autofocus
 exports RAW formats
71
 manual focus
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 features face detect focusing
 delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Nikon Z30 Street photography highlights
Olympus E-M10 Street photography highlights
75
 screen articulates
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 exports RAW formats
 offers touch focus
 weather proofing
 very good ISO range (51,200)
 lack of image stabilization
 more heavy than others (405g)
77
 screen tilts
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 delivers RAW formats
 boasts focus via touch
 very good ISO range (25,600)
 heavier than competition in class (396g)
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
 Nikon Z30 as a Sports photography camera
 Olympus E-M10 as a Sports photography camera
76
 resolution is good (21MP)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 provides tracking focus
 weather proofing
 sensor has phase detect autofocus
 lack of image stabilization
66
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 features tracking focus
 lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Nikon Z30 Travel photography features
Olympus E-M10 Travel photography features
78
 weather proofing
 connects via bluetooth
 offers touch focus
 resolution is good (21MP)
 selfie friendly screen
 more heavy than others (405g)
67
 boasts focus via touch
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 has built in flash
 heavier than competition in class (396g)
 screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Nikon Z30 Landscape photography details
Olympus E-M10 Landscape photography details
80
 has manual focus
 switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
 good sized screen (3.00 inch)
 resolution is good (21 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 no anti aliasing filter
 very good ISO range (51,200)
 exports RAW formats
 weather proofing
 lack of image stabilization
79
 manual focus
 swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 screen size is good (3")
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 very good ISO range (25,600)
 delivers RAW formats
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Vlogging Comparison
Nikon Z30 Vlogging features
Olympus E-M10 Vlogging features
74
 selfie friendly screen
 touchscreen enabled
 provides face detect autofocus
 video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 includes microphone port
 lack of image stabilization
 more heavy than others (405 grams)
33
 built-in touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 features face detect focusing
 video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 no mic port
 heavier than competition in class (396g)
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Nikon Z30 vs Olympus E-M10 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z30 and Olympus E-M10
 Nikon Z30Olympus OM-D E-M10
General Information
Brand Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Z30 Olympus OM-D E-M10
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2022-06-29 2014-03-18
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic VII
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 21MP 16MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 5568 x 3712 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 51200 25600
Max enhanced ISO 204800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Total focus points 209 81
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon Z Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 35 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen diagonal 3.00 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,040k dot 1,037k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.58x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 11.0 frames per sec 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance no built-in flash 5.80 m (ISO100)
Flash modes Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, off Flash Auto, Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual（1/1（FULL）～1/64）
Hot shoe    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Fastest flash sync - 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
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 Optional
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 405 grams (0.89 pounds) 396 grams (0.87 pounds)
Dimensions 128 x 74 x 60mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.4") 119 x 82 x 46mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 72
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 884
Other
Battery life 330 photographs 320 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL25 BLS-5
Self timer Yes Yes (12 sec., 2 sec.,custom (Waiting time 1-30sec.,Shooting interval 0.5/1/2/3sec.,Number of shots 1-10))
Time lapse shooting    
Storage media - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $650 $600