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Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus E-300

Portability
61
Imaging
80
Features
92
Overall
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Nikon Z7 Mark II front
 
Olympus E-300 front
Portability
67
Imaging
41
Features
31
Overall
37

Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus E-300 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
  • Launched October 2020
  • Previous Model is Nikon Z7
Olympus E-300
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 400 (Increase to 1600)
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 624g - 147 x 85 x 64mm
  • Introduced January 2005
  • Alternate Name is EVOLT E-300
  • Newer Model is Olympus E-330
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Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus E-300 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus E-300, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the Z7 II (46MP) and E-300 (8MP) and the Z7 II (Full frame) and E-300 (Four Thirds) provide different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The Z7 II was introduced 15 years later than the E-300 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-300 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the Z7 II matches up versus the E-300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 II over the Olympus E-300

 Z7 II E-300 
IntroducedOctober 2020January 2005More recent by 192 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3.2"1.8"Bigger screen (+1.4")
Screen resolution2100k134kCrisper screen (+1966k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus E-300 over the Nikon Z7 II

 E-300 Z7 II 

Common features in the Nikon Z7 II and Olympus E-300

 Z7 II E-300 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus E-300 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon Z7 II offers external measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-300 has specifications of 147mm x 85mm x 64mm (5.8" x 3.3" x 2.5") with a weight of 624 grams (1.38 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus E-300 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the Z7 II versus the E-300.

Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus E-300 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z7 II and E-300 is 61 and 67 respectively.

Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus E-300 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus E-300 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specifications. The photograph underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z7 II and E-300.

To sum up, the two cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Z7 II having a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Nikon Z7 II will offer extra detail using its extra 38MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The younger Z7 II provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus E-300 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus E-300 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus E-300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Portrait photography details
Olympus E-300 Portrait photography details
88
has manual focus
sensor resolution is fantastic (46MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detection focus
supports RAW formats
48
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
does not have liveview
low MP (8MP)
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Street photography details
Olympus E-300 Street photography details
79
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
comes with touch focus
environment sealing
great high ISO (25,600)
51
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
fixed screen
no image stabilization
maximum ISO low (400)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z7 II as a Sports photography camera
Olympus E-300 as a Sports photography camera
90
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is fantastic (46MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
environment sealing
comes with phase detect auto focus
37
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
has phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
low MP (8 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon Z7 II
Travel photography with Olympus E-300
72
environment sealing
has bluetooth
comes with touch focus
sensor resolution is fantastic (46 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
45
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
low MP (8MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Landscape photography advice
Olympus E-300 Landscape photography advice
88
has manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
decent sized screen (3.2 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is fantastic (46 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
2 card slots
43
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
screen is small (1.8")
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
low MP (8 megapixels)
maximum ISO low (400)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Vlogging information
Olympus E-300 Vlogging information
36
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have external mic support
screen is not selfie friendly
9
no video
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Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus E-300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 II and Olympus E-300
 Nikon Z7 Mark IIOlympus E-300
General Information
Brand Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Z7 Mark II Olympus E-300
Also referred to as - EVOLT E-300
Type Pro Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Launched 2020-10-14 2005-01-10
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 23.9mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 858.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 46 megapixels 8 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Peak resolution 8256 x 5504 3264 x 2448
Highest native ISO 25600 400
Highest enhanced ISO 102400 1600
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Min enhanced ISO 32 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 493 3
Lens
Lens mount Nikon Z Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 15 45
Crop factor 1 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2 inches 1.8 inches
Screen resolution 2,100 thousand dots 134 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
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
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/200s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM -
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 705 grams (1.55 pounds) 624 grams (1.38 pounds)
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 147 x 85 x 64mm (5.8" x 3.3" x 2.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 420 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type CFexpress (Type B), XQD, SD (UHS-II) Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Card slots Two Single
Launch price $2,997 $800