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Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus FE-5010

Portability
61
Imaging
80
Features
92
Overall
84
Nikon Z7 Mark II front
 
Olympus FE-5010 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus FE-5010 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
  • Revealed October 2020
  • Succeeded the Nikon Z7
Olympus FE-5010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-180mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 130g - 96 x 57 x 21mm
  • Launched January 2009
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Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus FE-5010 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Nikon Z7 II and Olympus FE-5010, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Olympus. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the Z7 II (46MP) and FE-5010 (12MP) and the Z7 II (Full frame) and FE-5010 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizes.

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The Z7 II was unveiled 11 years later than the FE-5010 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus FE-5010 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a brief summation of how the Z7 II scores versus the FE-5010 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 II over the Olympus FE-5010

 Z7 II FE-5010 
LaunchedOctober 2020January 2009More recent by 144 months
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution2100k230kClearer display (+1870k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Nikon Z7 II

 FE-5010 Z7 II 

Common features in the Nikon Z7 II and Olympus FE-5010

 Z7 II FE-5010 
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus FE-5010 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z7 II provides physical dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) whilst the Olympus FE-5010 has dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

Look at the Nikon Z7 II and Olympus FE-5010 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the Z7 II versus the FE-5010.

Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus FE-5010 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Z7 II and FE-5010 is 61 and 96 respectively.

Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus FE-5010 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus FE-5010 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements merely by looking at specifications. The graphic underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z7 II and FE-5010.

To sum up, each of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Z7 II using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Nikon Z7 II will give you more detail having an extra 34 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The fresher Z7 II should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus FE-5010 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus FE-5010 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus FE-5010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Portrait photography information
Olympus FE-5010 Portrait photography information
88
manual focus
amazing megapixels (46MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
includes face detect focus
exports RAW formats
20
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Street photography advice
Olympus FE-5010 Street photography advice
79
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
offers focus by touch
weather sealing
above average high ISO (25,600)
66
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
lighter than competition in class (130g)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z7 II as a Sports photography camera
Olympus FE-5010 as a Sports photography camera
90
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing megapixels (46 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
33
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no shutter priority
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Travel photography factors
Olympus FE-5010 Travel photography factors
72
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
offers focus by touch
amazing megapixels (46MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
60
lighter than competition in class (130 grams)
environment proofing
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
low resolution (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon Z7 II
Landscape photography with Olympus FE-5010
88
manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing megapixels (46MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
no anti-alias filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
two card slots
31
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Vlogging highlights
Olympus FE-5010 Vlogging highlights
36
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes mic socket
screen is not selfie friendly
28
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (130 grams)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic port
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Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus FE-5010 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 II and Olympus FE-5010
 Nikon Z7 Mark IIOlympus FE-5010
General Information
Company Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Z7 Mark II Olympus FE-5010
Category Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2020-10-14 2009-01-07
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
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 46MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 8256 x 5504 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 25600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 64 64
RAW pictures
Lowest boosted ISO 32 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 493 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens focal range - 36-180mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus distance - 3cm
Available lenses 15 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.9
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3.2 inch 2.7 inch
Display 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 30 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 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, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 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)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 lbs) 130 grams (0.29 lbs)
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 96 x 57 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Storage media CFexpress (Type B), XQD, SD (UHS-II) xD-Picture Card (1GB, 2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required)
Storage slots Two Single
Retail pricing $2,997 $130