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Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus E-30

Portability
61
Imaging
80
Features
92
Overall
84
Nikon Z7 Mark II front
 
Olympus E-30 front
Portability
60
Imaging
46
Features
54
Overall
49

Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus E-30 Key Specs

Nikon Z7 II
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Expand to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 705g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Revealed October 2020
  • Earlier Model is Nikon Z7
Olympus E-30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 695g - 142 x 108 x 75mm
  • Revealed March 2009
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Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus E-30 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Nikon Z7 II and Olympus E-30, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Nikon and Olympus. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the Z7 II (46MP) and E-30 (12MP) and the Z7 II (Full frame) and E-30 (Four Thirds) boast different sensor sizes.

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The Z7 II was unveiled 11 years after the E-30 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-30 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the Z7 II matches up versus the E-30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 II over the Olympus E-30

 Z7 II E-30 
RevealedOctober 2020March 2009Newer by 141 months
Display dimensions3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution2100k230kSharper display (+1870k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus E-30 over the Nikon Z7 II

 E-30 Z7 II 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Nikon Z7 II and Olympus E-30

 Z7 II E-30 
Manual focus Very precise focus

Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus E-30 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z7 II has got physical measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) while the Olympus E-30 has measurements of 142mm x 108mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.3" x 3.0") along with a weight of 695 grams (1.53 lbs).

Examine the Nikon Z7 II and Olympus E-30 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the Z7 II vs the E-30.

Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus E-30 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z7 II and E-30 is 61 and 60 respectively.

Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus E-30 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus E-30 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specifications. The picture underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z7 II and E-30.

To sum up, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Z7 II having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Nikon Z7 II will offer you more detail having an extra 34MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The younger Z7 II provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus E-30 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus E-30 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus E-30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon Z7 II
Portrait photography with Olympus E-30
88
focusing manually
megapixel count fantastic (46 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
has face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
59
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
low resolution (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Street photography factors
Olympus E-30 Street photography factors
79
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
offers touch to focus
weather proofing
great ISO range (25,600)
72
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z7 II as a Sports photography camera
Olympus E-30 as a Sports photography camera
90
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count fantastic (46MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
has tracking focus
weather proofing
sensor has phase detect AF
51
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports phase detect AF
low frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
low resolution (12MP)
not so great battery power (750 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Travel photography details
Olympus E-30 Travel photography details
72
weather proofing
has bluetooth
offers touch to focus
megapixel count fantastic (46MP)
display is not selfie friendly
49
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
missing Time Lapse function
not so great battery power (750 shots)
low resolution (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z7 II as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus E-30 as a Landscape photography camera
88
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
good sized screen (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count fantastic (46MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
does not have anti aliasing filter
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
2 card slots
52
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
small screen (2.7")
low resolution (12 megapixels)
not so great battery power (750 shots)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon Z7 II
Vlogging with Olympus E-30
36
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes microphone support
display is not selfie friendly
18
can't record video
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Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus E-30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 II and Olympus E-30
 Nikon Z7 Mark IIOlympus E-30
General Information
Make Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Z7 Mark II Olympus E-30
Class Pro Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2020-10-14 2009-03-24
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic III+
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 23.9mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 858.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 46 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 8256 x 5504 4032 x 3024
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Max boosted ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Min boosted ISO 32 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 493 11
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon Z Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 15 45
Crop factor 1 2.1
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3.2 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 2,100k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - HyperCrystal II LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 98 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.56x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 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, Manual, Fill, Red-eye reduction, Slow sync with red-eye reduction, Slow sync, Slow sync 2nd curtain, Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/200s 1/250s
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 -
Max video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 705 grams (1.55 lbs) 695 grams (1.53 lbs)
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 142 x 108 x 75mm (5.6" x 4.3" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 55
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 530
Other
Battery life 420 shots 750 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - BLM-1
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage CFexpress (Type B), XQD, SD (UHS-II) Compact Flash (Type I or II) / xD Picture Card
Storage slots 2 1
Cost at launch $2,997 $1,299