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Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus FE-3010

Portability
61
Imaging
80
Features
92
Overall
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Nikon Z7 Mark II front
 
Olympus FE-3010 front
Portability
97
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus FE-3010 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 Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 705g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Announced October 2020
  • Succeeded the Nikon Z7
Olympus FE-3010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-108mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 108g - 93 x 56 x 18mm
  • Launched January 2009
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Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus FE-3010 Overview

Here is a thorough assessment of the Nikon Z7 II and Olympus FE-3010, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the Z7 II (46MP) and FE-3010 (12MP) and the Z7 II (Full frame) and FE-3010 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor size.

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The Z7 II was revealed 11 years later than the FE-3010 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus FE-3010 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the Z7 II matches up against the FE-3010 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 II over the Olympus FE-3010

 Z7 II FE-3010 
LaunchedOctober 2020January 2009Fresher by 144 months
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3.2"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution2100k230kSharper screen (+1870k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-3010 over the Nikon Z7 II

 FE-3010 Z7 II 

Common features in the Nikon Z7 II and Olympus FE-3010

 Z7 II FE-3010 
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus FE-3010 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z7 II has outside dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) and the Olympus FE-3010 has measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 108 grams (0.24 lbs).

See the Nikon Z7 II and Olympus FE-3010 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the Z7 II and the FE-3010.

Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus FE-3010 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Z7 II and FE-3010 is 61 and 97 respectively.

Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus FE-3010 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus FE-3010 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing only by reviewing specifications. The graphic here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z7 II and FE-3010.

To sum up, each of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Z7 II using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Nikon Z7 II will offer you extra detail because of its extra 34 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The newer Z7 II is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus FE-3010 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus FE-3010 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus FE-3010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon Z7 II
Portrait photography with Olympus FE-3010
88
focusing manually
excellent MP (46MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
26
comes with face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon Z7 II
Street photography with Olympus FE-3010
79
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
supports focus via touch
weather proofing
good ISO range (25,600)
63
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon Z7 II
Sports photography with Olympus FE-3010
90
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent MP (46 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proofing
supports phase detect autofocus
33
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Travel photography info
Olympus FE-3010 Travel photography info
72
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
supports focus via touch
excellent MP (46MP)
display is not selfie friendly
57
environment proofing
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse function
MP count low (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Landscape photography information
Olympus FE-3010 Landscape photography information
88
focusing manually
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent MP (46 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
no anti-alias filter
good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
has dual storage slots
31
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Vlogging information
Olympus FE-3010 Vlogging information
36
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external mic jack
display is not selfie friendly
28
built in image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detection autofocus
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic jack
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Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus FE-3010 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 II and Olympus FE-3010
 Nikon Z7 Mark IIOlympus FE-3010
General Information
Brand Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Z7 Mark II Olympus FE-3010
Class Pro Mirrorless Ultracompact
Announced 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 area 858.0mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 46 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 8256 x 5504 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 25600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 64 64
RAW images
Min enhanced ISO 32 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 493 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens focal range - 36-108mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Amount of lenses 15 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.9
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3.2 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 2,100 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 4.00 m
Flash modes Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/200s -
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 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 705 grams (1.55 lb) 108 grams (0.24 lb)
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 93 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage CFexpress (Type B), XQD, SD (UHS-II) xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal
Storage slots Dual One
Retail price $2,997 $140