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Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus 1

Portability
61
Imaging
80
Features
92
Overall
84
Nikon Z7 Mark II front
 
Olympus Stylus 1 front
Portability
79
Imaging
37
Features
65
Overall
48

Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus 1 Key Specs

Nikon Z7 II
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Bump 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
  • Previous Model is Nikon Z7
Olympus 1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
  • 402g - 116 x 87 x 57mm
  • Introduced November 2013
  • Newer Model is Olympus 1s
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Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus 1 Overview

Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Nikon Z7 II and Olympus 1, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the Z7 II (46MP) and 1 (12MP) and the Z7 II (Full frame) and 1 (1/1.7") provide different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The Z7 II was revealed 6 years later than the 1 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus 1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Z7 II grades against the 1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 II over the Olympus 1

 Z7 II 1 
IntroducedOctober 2020November 2013Fresher by 84 months
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k1040kClearer display (+1060k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus 1 over the Nikon Z7 II

 1 Z7 II 

Common features in the Nikon Z7 II and Olympus 1

 Z7 II 1 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus 1 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z7 II enjoys physical dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) while the Olympus 1 has dimensions of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") and a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).

Check out the Nikon Z7 II and Olympus 1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the Z7 II against the 1.

Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus 1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z7 II and 1 is 61 and 79 respectively.

Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus 1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus 1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing merely by going over technical specs. The photograph below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Z7 II and 1.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Z7 II having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Nikon Z7 II will deliver extra detail because of its extra 34 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The younger Z7 II provides a benefit in sensor tech.

Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus 1 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus 1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus 1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Portrait photography factors
Olympus 1 Portrait photography factors
88
has manual focus
resolution is great (46 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
provides face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
48
you can focus manually
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
includes face detect focusing
exports RAW files
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Street photography advice
Olympus 1 Street photography advice
79
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
offers touch to focus
weather sealing
good high ISO (25,600)
70
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
supports touch focus
small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z7 II as a Sports photography camera
Olympus 1 as a Sports photography camera
90
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is great (46MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
great battery power (410 shots)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z7 II as a Travel photography camera
Olympus 1 as a Travel photography camera
72
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
offers touch to focus
resolution is great (46MP)
display is not selfie friendly
61
great battery power (410 CIPA)
supports touch focus
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
missing Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon Z7 II
Landscape photography with Olympus 1
88
has manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
nice screen size (3.2")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is great (46 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
no anti-alias filter
good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
has dual storage slots
49
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
great battery power (410 CIPA)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Vlogging info
Olympus 1 Vlogging info
36
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes microphone jack
display is not selfie friendly
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
missing mic jack
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Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus 1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 II and Olympus 1
 Nikon Z7 Mark IIOlympus Stylus 1
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Z7 Mark II Olympus Stylus 1
Type Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2020-10-14 2013-11-25
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic VI
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 23.9mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 858.0mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 46 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 8256 x 5504 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 25600 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Minimum boosted ISO 32 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 493 25
Lens
Lens mount Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-300mm (10.7x)
Largest aperture - f/2.8
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Total lenses 15 -
Crop factor 1 4.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3.2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 2,100k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot 1,440k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
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, redeye reduction, fill-on, off, redeye reduction slow sync, full, manual
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/200s 1/2000s
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 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p); high speed: 640 x 480 (120p), 320 x 240 (240p)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 705g (1.55 lb) 402g (0.89 lb)
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 116 x 87 x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 51
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.6
DXO Low light score not tested 179
Other
Battery life 420 pictures 410 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - BLS-5
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media CFexpress (Type B), XQD, SD (UHS-II) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Two Single
Cost at launch $2,997 $700