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Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus SZ-11

Portability
61
Imaging
80
Features
92
Overall
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Nikon Z7 Mark II front
 
Olympus SZ-11 front
Portability
89
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus SZ-11 Key Specs

Nikon Z7 II
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Push 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
  • Revealed October 2020
  • Superseded the Nikon Z7
Olympus SZ-11
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
  • Announced July 2011
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Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus SZ-11 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Nikon Z7 II and Olympus SZ-11, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the Z7 II (46MP) and SZ-11 (14MP) and the Z7 II (Full frame) and SZ-11 (1/2.3") possess different sensor size.

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The Z7 II was brought out 9 years later than the SZ-11 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus SZ-11 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the Z7 II grades versus the SZ-11 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 II over the Olympus SZ-11

 Z7 II SZ-11 
AnnouncedOctober 2020July 2011More recent by 113 months
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k460kCrisper screen (+1640k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-11 over the Nikon Z7 II

 SZ-11 Z7 II 

Common features in the Nikon Z7 II and Olympus SZ-11

 Z7 II SZ-11 
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus SZ-11 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon Z7 II features outside measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) while the Olympus SZ-11 has specifications of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Check the Nikon Z7 II and Olympus SZ-11 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the Z7 II and the SZ-11.

Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus SZ-11 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Z7 II and SZ-11 is 61 and 89 respectively.

Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus SZ-11 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus SZ-11 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements just by reading specifications. The visual below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z7 II and SZ-11.

Plainly, the two cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Z7 II because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Nikon Z7 II will deliver extra detail having its extra 32MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more modern Z7 II provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus SZ-11 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus SZ-11 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus SZ-11 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Portrait photography information
Olympus SZ-11 Portrait photography information
88
focusing manually
fantastic MP (46 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
has face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
33
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z7 II as a Street photography camera
Olympus SZ-11 as a Street photography camera
79
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
features focus by touch
environment proofing
great ISO range (25,600)
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (226 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Sports photography factors
Olympus SZ-11 Sports photography factors
90
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic MP (46MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
environment proofing
supports phase detect autofocus
43
great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery (200 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Travel photography details
Olympus SZ-11 Travel photography details
72
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
features focus by touch
fantastic MP (46MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
65
lighter than others (226 grams)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
great zoom (500mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low battery (200 shots)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Landscape photography info
Olympus SZ-11 Landscape photography info
88
focusing manually
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
decent sized screen (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic MP (46MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
doesnt have low pass filter
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
2 card slots
40
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low battery (200 per charge)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Vlogging highlights
Olympus SZ-11 Vlogging highlights
36
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external microphone support
screen isn't selfie friendly
31
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
lighter than others (226g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic support
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Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus SZ-11 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 II and Olympus SZ-11
 Nikon Z7 Mark IIOlympus SZ-11
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Z7 Mark II Olympus SZ-11
Class Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2020-10-14 2011-07-27
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic III+
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 23.9mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 858.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 46MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 8256 x 5504 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 25600 1600
Highest boosted ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Min boosted ISO 32 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 493 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.0-6.9
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Amount of lenses 15 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 2,100 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 9.30 m (@ ISO 1600)
Flash options 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
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/200s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 705 gr (1.55 lb) 226 gr (0.50 lb)
Dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images 200 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type CFexpress (Type B), XQD, SD (UHS-II) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Two One
Launch cost $2,997 $253