Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus E-M10 IV
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Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus E-M10 IV Key Specs
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- 46MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 64 - 25600 (Expand 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
- Launched October 2020
- Succeeded the Nikon Z7
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- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 383g - 122 x 84 x 49mm
- Launched August 2020
- Succeeded the Olympus E-M10 III
Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus E-M10 IV Overview
Below is a detailed overview of the Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus E-M10 IV, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Nikon and Olympus. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Z7 II (46MP) and E-M10 IV (20MP) and the Z7 II (Full frame) and E-M10 IV (Four Thirds) possess different sensor size.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe Z7 II was revealed 3 months later than the E-M10 IV which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a brief view of how the Z7 II scores against the E-M10 IV for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus E-M10 IV Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Z7 Mark II & Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV. The full galleries are provided at Nikon Z7 II Gallery & Olympus E-M10 IV Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 II over the Olympus E-M10 IV
Z7 II | E-M10 IV | |||
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Display sizing | 3.2" | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 2100k | 1040k | Crisper display (+1060k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 IV over the Nikon Z7 II
E-M10 IV | Z7 II | |||
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Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Nikon Z7 II and Olympus E-M10 IV
Z7 II | E-M10 IV | |||
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Launched | October 2020 | August 2020 | Same age | |
Focus manually | Very accurate focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting display | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus E-M10 IV Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z7 II provides external dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) and the Olympus E-M10 IV has proportions of 122mm x 84mm x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") and a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs).
Look at the Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus E-M10 IV in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the Z7 II versus the E-M10 IV.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Z7 II and E-M10 IV is 61 and 81 respectively.
Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus E-M10 IV Sensor Comparison
Generally, its hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements simply by checking out technical specs. The graphic below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z7 II and E-M10 IV.
As you can tell, the two cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Z7 II with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Nikon Z7 II will show greater detail because of its extra 26 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a little more aggressively.
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Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus E-M10 IV Specifications
Nikon Z7 Mark II | Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Olympus |
Model type | Nikon Z7 Mark II | Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV |
Class | Pro Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2020-10-14 | 2020-08-04 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | TruePic VIII |
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 alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 8256 x 5504 | 5184 x 3888 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
Highest boosted ISO | 102400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 200 |
RAW format | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 32 | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 493 | 121 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Nikon Z | Micro Four Thirds |
Amount of lenses | 15 | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Tilting |
Screen size | 3.2 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 2,100k dots | 1,040k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,690k dots | 2,360k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.8x | 0.62x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 60 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Highest silent shutter speed | - | 1/16000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames/s | 8.7 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 7.20 m (at ISO 200) |
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, off, redeye slow-sync (1st-curtain), slow sync (1st-curtain), slow sync (2nd-curtain), manual |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/200 secs | 1/250 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
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 | 705 grams (1.55 lb) | 383 grams (0.84 lb) |
Dimensions | 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") | 122 x 84 x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") |
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 photos | 360 photos |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | BLS-50 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | CFexpress (Type B), XQD, SD (UHS-II) | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) |
Card slots | Dual | Single |
Cost at launch | $2,997 | $699 |