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Nikon Z30 vs Olympus E-P2

Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
84
Overall
75
Nikon Z30 front
 
Olympus PEN E-P2 front
Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
42
Overall
45

Nikon Z30 vs Olympus E-P2 Key Specs

Nikon Z30
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 405g - 128 x 74 x 60mm
  • Introduced June 2022
Olympus E-P2
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 355g - 121 x 70 x 36mm
  • Introduced April 2010
  • Old Model is Olympus E-P1
  • Replacement is Olympus E-P3
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Nikon Z30 vs Olympus E-P2 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z30 over the Olympus E-P2

 Z30 E-P2 
IntroducedJune 2022April 2010More modern by 149 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus E-P2 over the Nikon Z30

 E-P2 Z30 

Common features in the Nikon Z30 and Olympus E-P2

 Z30 E-P2 
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen size3.00"3"Same screen measurements

Nikon Z30 vs Olympus E-P2 Physical Comparison

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.

Nikon Z30 vs Olympus E-P2 size comparison

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

Nikon Z30 vs Olympus E-P2 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z30 vs Olympus E-P2 Sensor Comparison

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.

Nikon Z30 vs Olympus E-P2 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z30 vs Olympus E-P2 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z30 vs Olympus E-P2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z30 Portrait photography info
Olympus E-P2 Portrait photography info
82
has manual focus
decent megapixels (21MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
60
has manual focus
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
features face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon Z30
Street photography with Olympus E-P2
75
fully articulated screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
provides focus by touch
environment proof
above average ISO range (51,200)
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competition (405 grams)
74
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z30 Sports photography features
Olympus E-P2 Sports photography features
76
decent megapixels (21 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
environment proof
comes with phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
40
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
max frames per second low (3.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
low battery (300 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z30 Travel photography highlights
Olympus E-P2 Travel photography highlights
78
environment proof
supports bluetooth
provides focus by touch
decent megapixels (21MP)
selfie friendly display
more heavy than competition (405 grams)
43
does not have Time Lapse function
low battery (300 shots)
megapixel count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z30 Landscape photography factors
Olympus E-P2 Landscape photography factors
80
has manual focus
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
nice screen size (3.00")
decent megapixels (21MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
above average ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
lack of image stabilization
60
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
low battery (300 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z30 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus E-P2 as a Vlogging camera
74
selfie friendly display
touchscreen functionality
has face detection focusing
high video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have external microphone socket
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competition (405 grams)
29
image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect autofocus
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic support
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Nikon Z30 vs Olympus E-P2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z30 and Olympus E-P2
 Nikon Z30Olympus PEN E-P2
General Information
Brand Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Z30 Olympus PEN E-P2
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2022-06-29 2010-04-22
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic V
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 21MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Full resolution 5568 x 3712 4032 x 3024
Max native ISO 51200 6400
Max boosted ISO 204800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 209 11
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon Z Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 35 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.00" 3"
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - HyperCrystal LCD with AR(Anti-Reflective) coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 11.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels)
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 405g (0.89 pounds) 355g (0.78 pounds)
Physical dimensions 128 x 74 x 60mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.4") 121 x 70 x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 56
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.5
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 505
Other
Battery life 330 shots 300 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL25 BLS-1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - SD/SDHC card
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $650 $799