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Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus FE-4000

Portability
61
Imaging
80
Features
92
Overall
84
Nikon Z7 Mark II front
 
Olympus FE-4000 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus FE-4000 Key Specs

Nikon Z7 II
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Boost 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 FE-4000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 136g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Revealed July 2009
  • Additionally referred to as X-925
Photography Glossary

Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus FE-4000 Overview

Let's look closer at the Nikon Z7 II versus Olympus FE-4000, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the Z7 II (46MP) and FE-4000 (12MP) and the Z7 II (Full frame) and FE-4000 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The Z7 II was revealed 11 years after the FE-4000 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus FE-4000 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Z7 II grades against the FE-4000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 II over the Olympus FE-4000

 Z7 II FE-4000 
RevealedOctober 2020July 2009Newer by 137 months
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution2100k230kClearer display (+1870k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4000 over the Nikon Z7 II

 FE-4000 Z7 II 

Common features in the Nikon Z7 II and Olympus FE-4000

 Z7 II FE-4000 
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus FE-4000 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z7 II features external measurements 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 FE-4000 has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon Z7 II versus Olympus FE-4000 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the Z7 II versus the FE-4000.

Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus FE-4000 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z7 II and FE-4000 is 61 and 95 respectively.

Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus FE-4000 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus FE-4000 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specs. The image below should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z7 II and FE-4000.

All in all, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Z7 II having a larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Nikon Z7 II will offer you more detail because of its extra 34 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more recent Z7 II is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus FE-4000 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus FE-4000 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus FE-4000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Portrait photography highlights
Olympus FE-4000 Portrait photography highlights
88
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is great (46MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports face detection focusing
supports RAW files
21
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Street photography information
Olympus FE-4000 Street photography information
79
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW files
boasts focus by touch
environment proofing
good high ISO (25,600)
55
lighter than average (136 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon Z7 II
Sports photography with Olympus FE-4000
90
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is great (46MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect AF
17
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Travel photography features
Olympus FE-4000 Travel photography features
72
environment proofing
has bluetooth
boasts focus by touch
sensor resolution is great (46 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
62
lighter than average (136g)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon Z7 II
Landscape photography with Olympus FE-4000
88
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is great (46MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
does not have anti-alias filter
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
has dual storage slots
28
really wide (26mm)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Vlogging info
Olympus FE-4000 Vlogging info
36
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes external microphone jack
does not have selfie friendly screen
28
really wide (26mm)
lighter than average (136 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic socket
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Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus FE-4000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 II and Olympus FE-4000
 Nikon Z7 Mark IIOlympus FE-4000
General Information
Company Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Z7 Mark II Olympus FE-4000
Also called as - X-925
Type Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2020-10-14 2009-07-22
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic III
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 23.9mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 858.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 46 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest resolution 8256 x 5504 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 25600 1600
Highest boosted ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Min boosted ISO 32 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 493 -
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 26-105mm (4.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.6-5.9
Macro focusing range - 3cm
Number of lenses 15 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 2,100k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.00 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, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/200 secs -
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 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 705g (1.55 lbs) 136g (0.30 lbs)
Dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 420 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Storage type CFexpress (Type B), XQD, SD (UHS-II) xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Card slots Two 1
Launch cost $2,997 $130