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Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus E-PM1

Portability
61
Imaging
81
Features
92
Overall
85
Nikon Z7 Mark II front
 
Olympus PEN E-PM1 front
Portability
89
Imaging
48
Features
52
Overall
49

Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus E-PM1 Key Specs

Nikon Z7 II
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Boost 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
  • Earlier Model is Nikon Z7
Olympus E-PM1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 265g - 110 x 64 x 34mm
  • Revealed November 2011
  • Renewed by Olympus E-PM2
Photography Glossary

Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus E-PM1 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Nikon Z7 II versus Olympus E-PM1, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Nikon and Olympus. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the Z7 II (46MP) and E-PM1 (12MP) and the Z7 II (Full frame) and E-PM1 (Four Thirds) enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The Z7 II was introduced 9 years after the E-PM1 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon Z7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-PM1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Z7 II scores vs the E-PM1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 II over the Olympus E-PM1

 Z7 II E-PM1 
RevealedOctober 2020November 2011More modern by 109 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k460kSharper display (+1640k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus E-PM1 over the Nikon Z7 II

 E-PM1 Z7 II 

Common features in the Nikon Z7 II and Olympus E-PM1

 Z7 II E-PM1 
Focus manually More exact focus
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus E-PM1 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and size. The Nikon Z7 II enjoys physical measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-PM1 has specifications of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs).

Check the Nikon Z7 II versus Olympus E-PM1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the Z7 II and the E-PM1.

Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus E-PM1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z7 II and E-PM1 is 61 and 89 respectively.

Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus E-PM1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus E-PM1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes only by reviewing specifications. The picture below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Z7 II and E-PM1.

Plainly, both of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Z7 II using its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Nikon Z7 II will offer more detail using its extra 34 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more modern Z7 II should have an advantage in sensor technology.

Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus E-PM1 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus E-PM1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus E-PM1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Portrait photography highlights
Olympus E-PM1 Portrait photography highlights
88
manual focus
excellent megapixels (46MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
60
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Street photography advice
Olympus E-PM1 Street photography advice
79
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
supports touch focus
environment sealing
very good ISO range (25,600)
75
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Sports photography info
Olympus E-PM1 Sports photography info
90
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent megapixels (46 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
environment sealing
supports phase detect autofocus
49
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
slow fps (6.0 frames/s)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Travel photography highlights
Olympus E-PM1 Travel photography highlights
72
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
supports touch focus
excellent megapixels (46MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
45
no Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z7 II as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus E-PM1 as a Landscape photography camera
88
manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is decent (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent megapixels (46MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
no low pass filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
has double storage slots
65
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Vlogging information
Olympus E-PM1 Vlogging information
36
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external mic port
screen is not selfie friendly
34
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
no microphone socket
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Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus E-PM1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 II and Olympus E-PM1
 Nikon Z7 Mark IIOlympus PEN E-PM1
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Z7 Mark II Olympus PEN E-PM1
Class Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2020-10-14 2011-11-23
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic VI
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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Peak resolution 8256 x 5504 4032 x 3024
Highest native ISO 25600 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Min enhanced ISO 32 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 493 35
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon Z Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 15 107
Focal length multiplier 1 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 2,100 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - HyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 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 Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels)
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/200s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
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 705g (1.55 lbs) 265g (0.58 lbs)
Dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 110 x 64 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 52
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 499
Other
Battery life 420 pictures 330 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - BLS-5
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type CFexpress (Type B), XQD, SD (UHS-II) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Dual One
Price at release $2,997 $499