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Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus FE-25

Portability
61
Imaging
80
Features
92
Overall
84
Nikon Z7 Mark II front
 
Olympus FE-25 front
Portability
98
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24

Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus FE-25 Key Specs

Nikon Z7 II
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Raise 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
  • Launched October 2020
  • Replaced the Nikon Z7
Olympus FE-25
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 0
  • No Video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 93 x 62 x 24mm
  • Released January 2009
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Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus FE-25 Overview

Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus FE-25, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Nikon and Olympus. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the Z7 II (46MP) and FE-25 (10MP) and the Z7 II (Full frame) and FE-25 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizing.

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The Z7 II was launched 11 years later than the FE-25 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus FE-25 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a short overview of how the Z7 II scores against the FE-25 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 II over the Olympus FE-25

 Z7 II FE-25 
ReleasedOctober 2020January 2009Fresher by 144 months
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3.2"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution2100k112kClearer screen (+1988k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-25 over the Nikon Z7 II

 FE-25 Z7 II 

Common features in the Nikon Z7 II and Olympus FE-25

 Z7 II FE-25 
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus FE-25 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera, you should think about its weight and size. The Nikon Z7 II has outer dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) while the Olympus FE-25 has specifications of 93mm x 62mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Compare the Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus FE-25 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the Z7 II and the FE-25.

Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus FE-25 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Z7 II and FE-25 is 61 and 98 respectively.

Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus FE-25 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus FE-25 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading specs. The graphic here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Z7 II and FE-25.

All in all, the two cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Z7 II due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Nikon Z7 II will offer more detail utilizing its extra 36MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The younger Z7 II provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus FE-25 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus FE-25 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus FE-25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Portrait photography details
Olympus FE-25 Portrait photography details
88
focusing manually
great megapixels (46 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
features face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
19
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Street photography info
Olympus FE-25 Street photography info
79
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
comes with focus via touch
weather sealing
very good ISO range (25,600)
48
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low maximum ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon Z7 II
Sports photography with Olympus FE-25
90
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great megapixels (46 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
features tracking focus
weather sealing
comes with phase detect AF
16
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Travel photography info
Olympus FE-25 Travel photography info
72
weather sealing
has bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
great megapixels (46MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
61
built-in flash
very good max aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Landscape photography features
Olympus FE-25 Landscape photography features
88
focusing manually
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great megapixels (46 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
doesnt have low pass filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
has double storage slots
27
very good max aperture (f)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
small screen (2.4 inches)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon Z7 II
Vlogging with Olympus FE-25
36
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have microphone port
screen is not selfie friendly
9
lack of video recording
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Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus FE-25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 II and Olympus FE-25
 Nikon Z7 Mark IIOlympus FE-25
General Information
Make Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Z7 Mark II Olympus FE-25
Category Pro Mirrorless Ultracompact
Launched 2020-10-14 2009-01-07
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 23.9mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 858.0mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 46MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 8256 x 5504 3648 x 2768
Max native ISO 25600 -
Max enhanced ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Min enhanced ISO 32 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 493 -
Lens
Lens mount Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens focal range - ()
Amount of lenses 15 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.9
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2 inch 2.4 inch
Resolution of display 2,100k dot 112k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated 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 -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/200 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM -
Max video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 705 grams (1.55 lbs) -
Dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 93 x 62 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 form Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) -
Time lapse recording
Storage media CFexpress (Type B), XQD, SD (UHS-II) -
Storage slots Two One
Price at release $2,997 $15