Nikon Z30 vs Olympus E-M10 IV

Below, we will be contrasting the Nikon Z30 and Olympus E-M10 IV, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the Z30 (21MP) and the E-M10 IV (20MP) is relatively similar but the Z30 (APS-C) and E-M10 IV (Four Thirds) possess totally different sensor size.

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The Z30 was introduced 24 months later than the E-M10 IV which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the Z30 scores versus the E-M10 IV when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Z30 & Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon Z30 Gallery & Olympus E-M10 IV Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Nikon Z30 has outside dimensions of 128mm x 74mm x 60mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.4") with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Olympus E-M10 IV has specifications of 122mm x 84mm x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the Z30 and the E-M10 IV.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Z30 and E-M10 IV is 79 and 81 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading specifications. The photograph below might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z30 and E-M10 IV.

To sum up, each of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Z30 having a bigger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Nikon Z30 will deliver extra detail using its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The more modern Z30 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.