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Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus FE-45

Portability
61
Imaging
80
Features
92
Overall
84
Nikon Z7 Mark II front
 
Olympus FE-45 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25

Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus FE-45 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
  • Introduced October 2020
  • Replaced the Nikon Z7
Olympus FE-45
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-108mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 62 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2009
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Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus FE-45 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Nikon Z7 II versus Olympus FE-45, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Olympus. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the Z7 II (46MP) and FE-45 (10MP) and the Z7 II (Full frame) and FE-45 (1/2.3") feature different sensor dimensions.

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The Z7 II was announced 11 years after the FE-45 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon Z7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus FE-45 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the Z7 II scores vs the FE-45 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 II over the Olympus FE-45

 Z7 II FE-45 
LaunchedOctober 2020January 2009More modern by 144 months
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3.2"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution2100k230kSharper screen (+1870k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-45 over the Nikon Z7 II

 FE-45 Z7 II 

Common features in the Nikon Z7 II and Olympus FE-45

 Z7 II FE-45 
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus FE-45 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z7 II comes with outside dimensions 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 FE-45 has proportions of 94mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Compare the Nikon Z7 II versus Olympus FE-45 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the Z7 II vs the FE-45.

Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus FE-45 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Z7 II and FE-45 is 61 and 95 respectively.

Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus FE-45 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus FE-45 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes simply by looking at a spec sheet. The pic underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z7 II and FE-45.

As you can see, the 2 cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Z7 II having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Nikon Z7 II will give you greater detail with its extra 36 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more recent Z7 II should have an edge in sensor tech.

Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus FE-45 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus FE-45 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus FE-45 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Portrait photography info
Olympus FE-45 Portrait photography info
88
manual focus
MP count high (46 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
has face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
19
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Street photography advice
Olympus FE-45 Street photography advice
79
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
comes with focus via touch
environment sealing
above average high ISO (25,600)
56
built in image stabilization (Digital)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Sports photography highlights
Olympus FE-45 Sports photography highlights
90
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count high (46MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
environment sealing
comes with phase detect AF
26
built in image stabilization (Digital)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Travel photography details
Olympus FE-45 Travel photography details
72
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
MP count high (46 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
51
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
low resolution (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z7 II as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus FE-45 as a Landscape photography camera
88
manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count high (46MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
no anti-alias filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
two card slots
27
built in image stabilization (Digital)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
no manual control
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Vlogging highlights
Olympus FE-45 Vlogging highlights
36
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection focusing
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have external microphone socket
display is not selfie friendly
25
built in image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
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Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus FE-45 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 II and Olympus FE-45
 Nikon Z7 Mark IIOlympus FE-45
General Information
Company Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Z7 Mark II Olympus FE-45
Category Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2020-10-14 2009-01-07
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 23.9mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 858.0mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 46 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 8256 x 5504 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 25600 1600
Max enhanced ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 64 64
RAW files
Lowest enhanced ISO 32 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
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
Available lenses 15 -
Crop factor 1 5.9
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2 inches 2.5 inches
Display resolution 2,100 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash settings 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
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/200s -
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 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 705 grams (1.55 lb) 142 grams (0.31 lb)
Dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 94 x 62 x 23mm (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 type Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Storage type CFexpress (Type B), XQD, SD (UHS-II) xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal
Card slots Dual 1
Pricing at release $2,997 $130