Nikon Z30 vs Olympus E-P2

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Nikon Z30 vs Olympus E-P2, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals Nikon and Olympus. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the Z30 (21MP) and E-P2 (12MP) and the Z30 (APS-C) and E-P2 (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The Z30 was unveiled 12 years after the E-P2 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-P2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the Z30 scores versus the E-P2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Z30 & Olympus PEN E-P2. The full galleries are provided at Nikon Z30 Gallery & Olympus E-P2 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z30 has outside dimensions of 128mm x 74mm x 60mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.4") along with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-P2 has proportions of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the Z30 against the E-P2.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Z30 and E-P2 is 79 and 86 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes simply by researching specifications. The pic here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Z30 and E-P2.

To sum up, both cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Z30 with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Nikon Z30 will result in greater detail having an extra 9MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The fresher Z30 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.