Nikon Z30 vs Olympus E-PL8

Here, we are comparing the Nikon Z30 vs Olympus E-PL8, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Z30 (21MP) and E-PL8 (16MP) and the Z30 (APS-C) and E-PL8 (Four Thirds) boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The Z30 was brought out 5 years after the E-PL8 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-PL8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the Z30 scores against the E-PL8 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Z30 & Olympus PEN E-PL8. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon Z30 Gallery & Olympus E-PL8 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z30 features outer measurements of 128mm x 74mm x 60mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.4") with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-PL8 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).

Take a look at the Nikon Z30 vs Olympus E-PL8 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the Z30 against the E-PL8.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Z30 and E-PL8 is 79 and 86 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes simply by going over a spec sheet. The picture here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Z30 and E-PL8.

As you can see, both of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Z30 because of its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Nikon Z30 will offer you more detail having its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more modern Z30 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.