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Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus FE-47

Portability
61
Imaging
81
Features
92
Overall
85
Nikon Z7 Mark II front
 
Olympus FE-47 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
17
Overall
29

Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus FE-47 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 Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 705g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Launched October 2020
  • Earlier Model is Nikon Z7
Olympus FE-47
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-180mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 204g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus FE-47 Overview

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Nikon Z7 II versus Olympus FE-47, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Olympus. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the Z7 II (46MP) and FE-47 (14MP) and the Z7 II (Full frame) and FE-47 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The Z7 II was unveiled 10 years after the FE-47 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus FE-47 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the Z7 II scores against the FE-47 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 II over the Olympus FE-47

 Z7 II FE-47 
LaunchedOctober 2020January 2010Newer by 132 months
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3.2"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution2100k230kSharper screen (+1870k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-47 over the Nikon Z7 II

 FE-47 Z7 II 

Common features in the Nikon Z7 II and Olympus FE-47

 Z7 II FE-47 
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus FE-47 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon Z7 II features outside 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) while the Olympus FE-47 has sizing of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the Z7 II against the FE-47.

Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus FE-47 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Z7 II and FE-47 is 61 and 93 respectively.

Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus FE-47 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus FE-47 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions just by looking at specifications. The image underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Z7 II and FE-47.

Plainly, both the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Z7 II with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Nikon Z7 II will resolve greater detail having an extra 32MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more modern Z7 II will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus FE-47 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus FE-47 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus FE-47 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z7 II as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus FE-47 as a Portrait photography camera
88
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is great (46MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
has face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Street photography details
Olympus FE-47 Street photography details
79
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW files
supports focus by touch
weather proofing
above average ISO range (25,600)
47
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Sports photography features
Olympus FE-47 Sports photography features
90
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is great (46 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
has tracking focus
weather proofing
supports phase detect autofocus
35
megapixel count decent (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon Z7 II
Travel photography with Olympus FE-47
72
weather proofing
has bluetooth
supports focus by touch
sensor resolution is great (46 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
57
megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon Z7 II
Landscape photography with Olympus FE-47
88
you can focus manually
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is great (46MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
does not have anti aliasing filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
two card slots
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Vlogging info
Olympus FE-47 Vlogging info
36
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with mic socket
screen isn't selfie friendly
22
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic jack
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Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus FE-47 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 II and Olympus FE-47
 Nikon Z7 Mark IIOlympus FE-47
General Information
Brand Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Z7 Mark II Olympus FE-47
Type Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2020-10-14 2010-01-07
Body design 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 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 858.0mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 46 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 8256 x 5504 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 25600 1600
Highest boosted ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Minimum boosted ISO 32 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 493 -
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 36-180mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing distance - 3cm
Number of lenses 15 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2" 2.7"
Screen resolution 2,100 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.80 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, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum 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 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 705 grams (1.55 lb) 204 grams (0.45 lb)
Dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage CFexpress (Type B), XQD, SD (UHS-II) SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 2 1
Launch cost $2,997 $0