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Nikon Z30 vs Olympus E-M10 III

Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
84
Overall
75
Nikon Z30 front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III front
Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
75
Overall
63

Nikon Z30 vs Olympus E-M10 III Key Specs

Nikon Z30
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 405g - 128 x 74 x 60mm
  • Revealed June 2022
Olympus E-M10 III
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 410g - 122 x 84 x 50mm
  • Released August 2017
  • Older Model is Olympus E-M10 II
  • Refreshed by Olympus E-M10 IV
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Nikon Z30 vs Olympus E-M10 III Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Nikon Z30 and Olympus E-M10 III, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Olympus. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the Z30 (21MP) and E-M10 III (16MP) and the Z30 (APS-C) and E-M10 III (Four Thirds) enjoy different sensor size.

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The Z30 was introduced 4 years later than the E-M10 III and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the Z30 grades against the E-M10 III in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z30 over the Olympus E-M10 III

 Z30 E-M10 III 
ReleasedJune 2022August 2017Fresher by 59 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 III over the Nikon Z30

 E-M10 III Z30 

Common features in the Nikon Z30 and Olympus E-M10 III

 Z30 E-M10 III 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display dimension3.00"3"Identical display size
Display resolution1040k1040kEqual display resolution
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Nikon Z30 vs Olympus E-M10 III Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon Z30 provides physical measurements of 128mm x 74mm x 60mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.4") and a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Olympus E-M10 III has sizing of 122mm x 84mm x 50mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.0") along with a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the Z30 vs the E-M10 III.

Nikon Z30 vs Olympus E-M10 III size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Z30 and E-M10 III is 79 and 80 respectively.

Nikon Z30 vs Olympus E-M10 III top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z30 vs Olympus E-M10 III Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specs. The photograph here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Z30 and E-M10 III.

All in all, the two cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Z30 using its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Nikon Z30 will offer more detail using its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more modern Z30 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon Z30 vs Olympus E-M10 III sensor size comparison

Nikon Z30 vs Olympus E-M10 III Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z30 vs Olympus E-M10 III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon Z30
Portrait photography with Olympus E-M10 III
82
focusing manually
good megapixels (21 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
exports RAW files
73
manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detection focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon Z30
Street photography with Olympus E-M10 III
75
screen articulates
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
supports focus by touch
weather proofing
above average high ISO (51,200)
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competition (405g)
77
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
features focus via touch
good high ISO (25,600)
more heavy than competition in class (410g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z30 Sports photography factors
Olympus E-M10 III Sports photography factors
76
good megapixels (21MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
supports phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
69
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z30 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus E-M10 III as a Travel photography camera
78
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
supports focus by touch
good megapixels (21MP)
selfie friendly screen
more heavy than competition (405g)
67
features focus via touch
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
more heavy than competition in class (410 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon Z30
Landscape photography with Olympus E-M10 III
80
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
pretty good screen size (3.00 inches)
good megapixels (21 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
above average high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
lack of image stabilization
80
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z30 Vlogging features
Olympus E-M10 III Vlogging features
74
selfie friendly screen
touch screen
supports face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external microphone socket
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competition (405g)
32
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (410 grams)
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Nikon Z30 vs Olympus E-M10 III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z30 and Olympus E-M10 III
 Nikon Z30Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III
General Information
Company Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Z30 Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2022-06-29 2017-08-31
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic VIII
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 17.4 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 226.2mm²
Sensor resolution 21 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Maximum resolution 5568 x 3712 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 51200 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 204800 -
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW pictures
Min boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 209 121
Lens
Lens mount Nikon Z Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 35 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen diagonal 3.00 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.62x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shooting speed 11.0fps 8.6fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.80 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, off Auto, redeye, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill-in, manual, off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 405g (0.89 lbs) 410g (0.90 lbs)
Dimensions 128 x 74 x 60mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.4") 122 x 84 x 50mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 330 pictures 330 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL25 BLS-50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage media - SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II supported)
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $650 $650