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Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus E-3

Portability
61
Imaging
80
Features
92
Overall
84
Nikon Z7 Mark II front
 
Olympus E-3 front
Portability
56
Imaging
44
Features
56
Overall
48

Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus E-3 Key Specs

Nikon Z7 II
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Raise to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 705g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Announced October 2020
  • Old Model is Nikon Z7
Olympus E-3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.5" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 890g - 142 x 116 x 75mm
  • Introduced February 2008
  • Superseded the Olympus E-1
  • Refreshed by Olympus E-5
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Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus E-3 Overview

The following is a extensive comparison of the Nikon Z7 II versus Olympus E-3, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Nikon and Olympus. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the Z7 II (46MP) and E-3 (10MP) and the Z7 II (Full frame) and E-3 (Four Thirds) posses different sensor dimensions.

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The Z7 II was revealed 12 years after the E-3 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-3 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short view of how the Z7 II scores vs the E-3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 II over the Olympus E-3

 Z7 II E-3 
IntroducedOctober 2020February 2008Newer by 154 months
Screen dimensions3.2"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution2100k230kCrisper screen (+1870k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus E-3 over the Nikon Z7 II

 E-3 Z7 II 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Nikon Z7 II and Olympus E-3

 Z7 II E-3 
Manual focus Dial exact focus

Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus E-3 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon Z7 II comes with outer dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) and the Olympus E-3 has sizing of 142mm x 116mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") with a weight of 890 grams (1.96 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the Z7 II compared to the E-3.

Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus E-3 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z7 II and E-3 is 61 and 56 respectively.

Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus E-3 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus E-3 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions only by researching a spec sheet. The pic here might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z7 II and E-3.

Clearly, each of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Z7 II with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Nikon Z7 II will render greater detail because of its extra 36MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The newer Z7 II should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus E-3 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus E-3 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus E-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z7 II as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus E-3 as a Portrait photography camera
88
you can focus manually
great megapixels (46 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detection focus
exports RAW formats
56
manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Street photography features
Olympus E-3 Street photography features
79
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
boasts touch focus
environment sealing
good high ISO (25,600)
69
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon Z7 II
Sports photography with Olympus E-3
90
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great megapixels (46MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
57
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
environment proofing
has phase detect autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Travel photography details
Olympus E-3 Travel photography details
72
environment sealing
has bluetooth
boasts touch focus
great megapixels (46MP)
display is not selfie friendly
55
environment proofing
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
missing Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Landscape photography features
Olympus E-3 Landscape photography features
88
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great megapixels (46MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have low pass filter
good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
has dual storage slots
56
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
small screen (2.5")
megapixel count low (10MP)
missing Timelapse recording
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Vlogging info
Olympus E-3 Vlogging info
36
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external mic jack
display is not selfie friendly
18
no video shooting
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Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus E-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 II and Olympus E-3
 Nikon Z7 Mark IIOlympus E-3
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Z7 Mark II Olympus E-3
Type Pro Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Announced 2020-10-14 2008-02-20
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic III
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 23.9mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 858.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 46 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 8256 x 5504 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Minimum enhanced ISO 32 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 493 11
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon Z Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 15 45
Focal length multiplier 1 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3.2 inch 2.5 inch
Screen resolution 2,100k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.58x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 13.00 m
Flash options Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/200 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM -
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 705 grams (1.55 lb) 890 grams (1.96 lb)
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 142 x 116 x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 56
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.5
DXO Low light score not tested 571
Other
Battery life 420 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage CFexpress (Type B), XQD, SD (UHS-II) Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card
Card slots 2 1
Launch cost $2,997 $670