Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus E-PM2
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Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus E-PM2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 46MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Display
- 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
- Introduced October 2020
- Replaced the Nikon Z7
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- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 269g - 110 x 64 x 34mm
- Announced May 2013
- Earlier Model is Olympus E-PM1
Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus E-PM2 Overview
Below is a in-depth assessment of the Nikon Z7 II versus Olympus E-PM2, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Nikon and Olympus. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Z7 II (46MP) and E-PM2 (16MP) and the Z7 II (Full frame) and E-PM2 (Four Thirds) posses totally different sensor dimensions.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe Z7 II was launched 7 years later than the E-PM2 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-PM2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the Z7 II scores vs the E-PM2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus E-PM2 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Z7 Mark II & Olympus PEN E-PM2. The complete galleries are available at Nikon Z7 II Gallery & Olympus E-PM2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 II over the Olympus E-PM2
Z7 II | E-PM2 | |||
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Announced | October 2020 | May 2013 | More recent by 91 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display size | 3.2" | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 2100k | 460k | Clearer display (+1640k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PM2 over the Nikon Z7 II
E-PM2 | Z7 II |
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Common features in the Nikon Z7 II and Olympus E-PM2
Z7 II | E-PM2 | |||
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Focus manually | Very accurate focusing | |||
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus E-PM2 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon Z7 II offers exterior dimensions 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-PM2 has specifications of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).
Check the Nikon Z7 II versus Olympus E-PM2 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the Z7 II and the E-PM2.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Z7 II and E-PM2 is 61 and 89 respectively.
Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus E-PM2 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's hard to see the gap between sensor measurements only by reading specifications. The photograph here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Z7 II and E-PM2.
Plainly, each of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Z7 II due to its larger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Nikon Z7 II will offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 30MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The newer Z7 II is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.
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Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus E-PM2 Specifications
Nikon Z7 Mark II | Olympus PEN E-PM2 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Olympus |
Model type | Nikon Z7 Mark II | Olympus PEN E-PM2 |
Category | Pro Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2020-10-14 | 2013-05-21 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
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 | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Highest resolution | 8256 x 5504 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
Highest boosted ISO | 102400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 200 |
RAW photos | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 32 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 493 | 35 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Nikon Z | Micro Four Thirds |
Available lenses | 15 | 107 |
Crop factor | 1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3.2 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 2,100k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic (optional) |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,690k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.8x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 60 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0fps | 8.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 7.00 m (bundled FL-LM1) |
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, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/200 seconds | 1/250 seconds |
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 | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 705g (1.55 pounds) | 269g (0.59 pounds) |
Physical 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 All around rating | not tested | 72 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.7 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.2 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 932 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 420 pictures | 360 pictures |
Type of battery | 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 | ||
Type of storage | CFexpress (Type B), XQD, SD (UHS-II) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 2 | 1 |
Price at launch | $2,997 | $448 |