Nikon Z30 vs Olympus E-PL7

Below is a extensive analysis of the Nikon Z30 vs Olympus E-PL7, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals Nikon and Olympus. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the Z30 (21MP) and E-PL7 (16MP) and the Z30 (APS-C) and E-PL7 (Four Thirds) provide different sensor sizes.

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The Z30 was unveiled 7 years later than the E-PL7 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-PL7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a simple view of how the Z30 matches up vs the E-PL7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Z30 & Olympus PEN E-PL7. The full galleries are provided at Nikon Z30 Gallery & Olympus E-PL7 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z30 has got outer measurements of 128mm x 74mm x 60mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.4") and a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-PL7 has proportions of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the Z30 against the E-PL7.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Z30 and E-PL7 is 79 and 86 respectively.

Often, it's tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements purely by seeing technical specs. The photograph here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Z30 and E-PL7.

As you can tell, each of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Z30 using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Nikon Z30 will provide more detail having an extra 5MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The fresher Z30 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.