Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus E-M1 III
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Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus E-M1 III Key Specs
(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
- Replaced the Nikon Z7
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 580g - 134 x 91 x 69mm
- Revealed February 2020
- Earlier Model is Olympus E-M1 II
Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus E-M1 III Overview
Below is a thorough assessment of the Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus E-M1 III, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by companies Nikon and Olympus. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the Z7 II (46MP) and E-M1 III (20MP) and the Z7 II (Full frame) and E-M1 III (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor sizes.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe Z7 II was announced 9 months later than the E-M1 III which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the Z7 II grades versus the E-M1 III when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus E-M1 III Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Z7 Mark II & Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III. The whole galleries are available at Nikon Z7 II Gallery & Olympus E-M1 III Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 II over the Olympus E-M1 III
Z7 II | E-M1 III | |||
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Revealed | October 2020 | February 2020 | More recent by 9 months | |
Screen sizing | 3.2" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 2100k | 1037k | Crisper screen (+1063k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 III over the Nikon Z7 II
E-M1 III | Z7 II | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Nikon Z7 II and Olympus E-M1 III
Z7 II | E-M1 III | |||
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Focus manually | Dial exact focus | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus E-M1 III Physical Comparison
If you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z7 II enjoys outer 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) while the Olympus E-M1 III has dimensions of 134mm x 91mm x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") and a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs).
Examine the Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus E-M1 III in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the Z7 II and the E-M1 III.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z7 II and E-M1 III is 61 and 67 respectively.
Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus E-M1 III Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements merely by looking through technical specs. The photograph below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Z7 II and E-M1 III.
As you have seen, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Z7 II having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Nikon Z7 II will result in greater detail with its extra 26 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The newer Z7 II is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.
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Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus E-M1 III Specifications
Nikon Z7 Mark II | Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Olympus |
Model | Nikon Z7 Mark II | Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III |
Type | Pro Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
Announced | 2020-10-14 | 2020-02-11 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | TruePic IX |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 35.9 x 23.9mm | 17.4 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 858.0mm² | 226.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 46 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Max resolution | 8256 x 5504 | 5184 x 3888 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
Max enhanced ISO | 102400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 200 |
RAW support | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | 32 | 64 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 493 | 121 |
Cross focus points | - | 121 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Nikon Z | Micro Four Thirds |
Total lenses | 15 | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
Display diagonal | 3.2 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 2,100k dots | 1,037k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,690k dots | 2,360k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.8x | 0.74x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 60 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Fastest quiet shutter speed | - | 1/32000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames/s | 60.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off | Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/200 seconds | 1/250 seconds |
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 | 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 4096x2160 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 705 gr (1.55 lbs) | 580 gr (1.28 lbs) |
Dimensions | 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") | 134 x 91 x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") |
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 shots | 420 shots |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | BLH-1 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | CFexpress (Type B), XQD, SD (UHS-II) | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II on first slot) |
Card slots | Dual | Dual |
Retail cost | $2,997 | $1,800 |