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Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus E-PL9

Portability
61
Imaging
81
Features
92
Overall
85
Nikon Z7 Mark II front
 
Olympus PEN E-PL9 front
Portability
85
Imaging
56
Features
78
Overall
64

Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus E-PL9 Key Specs

Nikon Z7 II
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • 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
  • Old Model is Nikon Z7
Olympus E-PL9
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Raise to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 380g - 117 x 68 x 39mm
  • Released February 2018
  • Replaced the Olympus E-PL8
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Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus E-PL9 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 II over the Olympus E-PL9

 Z7 II E-PL9 
ReleasedOctober 2020February 2018More modern by 33 months
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k1040kSharper display (+1060k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL9 over the Nikon Z7 II

 E-PL9 Z7 II 

Common features in the Nikon Z7 II and Olympus E-PL9

 Z7 II E-PL9 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus E-PL9 Physical Comparison

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.

Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus E-PL9 size comparison

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

Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus E-PL9 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus E-PL9 Sensor Comparison

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.

Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus E-PL9 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus E-PL9 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus E-PL9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Portrait photography advice
Olympus E-PL9 Portrait photography advice
88
you can focus manually
high MP (46MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
73
has manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon Z7 II
Street photography with Olympus E-PL9
79
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
provides focus via touch
weather sealing
very good high ISO (25,600)
84
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
comes with focus via touch
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Sports photography details
Olympus E-PL9 Sports photography details
90
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high MP (46 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
weather sealing
comes with phase detect AF
69
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon Z7 II
Travel photography with Olympus E-PL9
72
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
provides focus via touch
high MP (46 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
77
connects via bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon Z7 II
Landscape photography with Olympus E-PL9
88
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high MP (46 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
does not have low pass filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
has double storage slots
80
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon Z7 II
Vlogging with Olympus E-PL9
36
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have external mic port
does not feature selfie friendly display
35
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone jack
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Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus E-PL9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 II and Olympus E-PL9
 Nikon Z7 Mark IIOlympus PEN E-PL9
General Information
Company Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Z7 Mark II Olympus PEN E-PL9
Class Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2020-10-14 2018-02-08
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic VIII
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 23.9mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 858.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 46 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 8256 x 5504 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 25600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 102400 25600
Minimum native ISO 64 200
RAW photos
Minimum enhanced ISO 32 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 493 121
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon Z Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 15 107
Crop factor 1 2.1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3.2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 2,100 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Max silent shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 8.6 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 7.60 m (at ISO 200)
Flash settings Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off Auto, manual, redeye reduction, slow sync w/redeye reduction, slow sync , slow sync 2nd-curtain, fill-in, off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/200s -
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 PCM
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 705 grams (1.55 pounds) 380 grams (0.84 pounds)
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 117 x 68 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5")
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 350 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
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) SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported)
Storage slots Two One
Cost at release $2,997 $599