Nikon Z30 vs Olympus E-M10 III

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.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Z30 and Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon Z30 Gallery and Olympus E-M10 III Gallery.

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).

Contrast the Nikon Z30 and Olympus E-M10 III in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.