Nikon Z30 vs Olympus E-PL7
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Nikon Z30 vs Olympus E-PL7 Key Specs
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- 21MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon Z Mount
- 405g - 128 x 74 x 60mm
- Released June 2022
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- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 357g - 115 x 67 x 38mm
- Launched September 2014
- Replaced the Olympus E-PL6
- Refreshed by Olympus E-PL8
Nikon Z30 vs Olympus E-PL7 Overview
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.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Nikon Z30 vs Olympus E-PL7 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z30 over the Olympus E-PL7
Z30 | E-PL7 | |||
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Launched | June 2022 | September 2014 | More recent by 96 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 1037k | Clearer screen (+3k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL7 over the Nikon Z30
E-PL7 | Z30 |
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Common features in the Nikon Z30 and Olympus E-PL7
Z30 | E-PL7 | |||
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Manually focus | Very exact focus | |||
Screen size | 3.00" | 3" | Same screen dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Both good for selfies | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Nikon Z30 vs Olympus E-PL7 Physical Comparison
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).
Look at the Nikon Z30 vs Olympus E-PL7 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Nikon Z30 vs Olympus E-PL7 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Nikon Z30 vs Olympus E-PL7 Specifications
Nikon Z30 | Olympus PEN E-PL7 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Olympus |
Model type | Nikon Z30 | Olympus PEN E-PL7 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2022-06-29 | 2014-09-01 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | TruePic VII |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 369.0mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 21 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 5568 x 3712 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 51200 | 25600 |
Max boosted ISO | 204800 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 209 | 81 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Nikon Z | Micro Four Thirds |
Total lenses | 35 | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3.00" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 1,040k dot | 1,037k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 60 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 11.0 frames/s | 8.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt 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 | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
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 | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264, Motion JPEG |
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 405g (0.89 pounds) | 357g (0.79 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 128 x 74 x 60mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.4") | 115 x 67 x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 72 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.7 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.4 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 873 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 shots | 350 shots |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL25 | BLS-50 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $650 | $499 |