Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus E-PL9

Here, we are matching up the Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus E-PL9, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Nikon and Olympus. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the Z7 II (46MP) and E-PL9 (16MP) and the Z7 II (Full frame) and E-PL9 (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor size.

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The Z7 II was revealed 2 years after the E-PL9 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-PL9 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a short highlight of how the Z7 II matches up vs the E-PL9 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Z7 Mark II and Olympus PEN E-PL9. The full galleries are available at Nikon Z7 II Gallery and Olympus E-PL9 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z7 II features outside measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) while the Olympus E-PL9 has proportions of 117mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") and a weight of 380 grams (0.84 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the Z7 II vs the E-PL9.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Z7 II and E-PL9 is 61 and 85 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading specifications. The pic underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Z7 II and E-PL9.

To sum up, both of those cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Z7 II with its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Nikon Z7 II will offer greater detail because of its extra 30 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images way more aggressively. The newer Z7 II is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.