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Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus E-PL7

Portability
61
Imaging
80
Features
92
Overall
84
Nikon Z7 Mark II front
 
Olympus PEN E-PL7 front
Portability
86
Imaging
53
Features
81
Overall
64

Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus E-PL7 Key Specs

Nikon Z7 II
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Bump 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
  • Released October 2020
  • Old Model is Nikon Z7
Olympus E-PL7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 357g - 115 x 67 x 38mm
  • Released September 2014
  • Previous Model is Olympus E-PL6
  • Successor is Olympus E-PL8
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Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus E-PL7 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Nikon Z7 II versus Olympus E-PL7, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Nikon and Olympus. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the Z7 II (46MP) and E-PL7 (16MP) and the Z7 II (Full frame) and E-PL7 (Four Thirds) enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The Z7 II was announced 6 years after the E-PL7 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-PL7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Z7 II grades vs the E-PL7 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 II over the Olympus E-PL7

 Z7 II E-PL7 
ReleasedOctober 2020September 2014Newer by 75 months
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k1037kCrisper screen (+1063k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL7 over the Nikon Z7 II

 E-PL7 Z7 II 
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Nikon Z7 II and Olympus E-PL7

 Z7 II E-PL7 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus E-PL7 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and size. The Nikon Z7 II comes with external measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-PL7 has specifications of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs).

Look at the Nikon Z7 II versus Olympus E-PL7 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the Z7 II and the E-PL7.

Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus E-PL7 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z7 II and E-PL7 is 61 and 86 respectively.

Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus E-PL7 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus E-PL7 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions just by going through technical specs. The pic below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z7 II and E-PL7.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Z7 II using its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Nikon Z7 II will produce extra detail with its extra 30MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The newer Z7 II should have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus E-PL7 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus E-PL7 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus E-PL7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon Z7 II
Portrait photography with Olympus E-PL7
88
focusing manually
megapixel count great (46 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports face detect focusing
supports RAW files
71
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
features face detection focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Street photography information
Olympus E-PL7 Street photography information
79
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW files
features focus by touch
weather proof
above average ISO range (25,600)
84
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
includes focus via touch
very good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon Z7 II
Sports photography with Olympus E-PL7
90
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count great (46 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
supports phase detect AF
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Travel photography highlights
Olympus E-PL7 Travel photography highlights
72
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
features focus by touch
megapixel count great (46 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
85
includes focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
screen is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Landscape photography highlights
Olympus E-PL7 Landscape photography highlights
88
focusing manually
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
decent sized screen (3.2 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count great (46MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
no anti aliasing filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
weather proof
two card slots
79
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Vlogging information
Olympus E-PL7 Vlogging information
36
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with mic socket
screen isn't selfie friendly
78
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
missing external mic port
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Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus E-PL7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 II and Olympus E-PL7
 Nikon Z7 Mark IIOlympus PEN E-PL7
General Information
Make Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Z7 Mark II Olympus PEN E-PL7
Type Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2020-10-14 2014-09-01
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic VII
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 23.9mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 858.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 46 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 8256 x 5504 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 25600 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Lowest boosted ISO 32 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 493 81
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon Z Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 15 107
Crop factor 1 2.1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3.2 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 2,100 thousand dot 1,037 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per second 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/200 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 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 705g (1.55 lb) 357g (0.79 lb)
Dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 115 x 67 x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 72
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.4
DXO Low light score not tested 873
Other
Battery life 420 photographs 350 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - BLS-50
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage CFexpress (Type B), XQD, SD (UHS-II) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Dual One
Price at launch $2,997 $499