Nikon Z30 vs Olympus E-PM2

In this write-up, we are looking at the Nikon Z30 and Olympus E-PM2, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Nikon and Olympus. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the Z30 (21MP) and E-PM2 (16MP) and the Z30 (APS-C) and E-PM2 (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor sizing.

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The Z30 was brought out 9 years after the E-PM2 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-PM2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Z30 scores versus the E-PM2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Z30 & Olympus PEN E-PM2. The entire galleries are available at Nikon Z30 Gallery & Olympus E-PM2 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon Z30 has physical dimensions 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-PM2 has sizing of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon Z30 and Olympus E-PM2 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the Z30 against the E-PM2.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z30 and E-PM2 is 79 and 89 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions just by going over specifications. The picture below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z30 and E-PM2.

To sum up, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Z30 featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Nikon Z30 will deliver extra detail having its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more modern Z30 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.