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Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus XZ-10

Portability
61
Imaging
80
Features
92
Overall
84
Nikon Z7 Mark II front
 
Olympus Stylus XZ-10 front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
44

Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus XZ-10 Key Specs

Nikon Z7 II
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • 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
  • Released October 2020
  • Succeeded the Nikon Z7
Olympus XZ-10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F1.8-2.7) lens
  • 221g - 102 x 61 x 34mm
  • Introduced January 2013
Photography Glossary

Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus XZ-10 Overview

In this article, we are matching up the Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus XZ-10, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the Z7 II (46MP) and XZ-10 (12MP) and the Z7 II (Full frame) and XZ-10 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The Z7 II was launched 7 years after the XZ-10 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus XZ-10 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Z7 II grades versus the XZ-10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 II over the Olympus XZ-10

 Z7 II XZ-10 
IntroducedOctober 2020January 2013More modern by 94 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k920kCrisper display (+1180k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-10 over the Nikon Z7 II

 XZ-10 Z7 II 

Common features in the Nikon Z7 II and Olympus XZ-10

 Z7 II XZ-10 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus XZ-10 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z7 II provides external dimensions 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 XZ-10 has proportions of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

Examine the Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus XZ-10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the Z7 II versus the XZ-10.

Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus XZ-10 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z7 II and XZ-10 is 61 and 91 respectively.

Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus XZ-10 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus XZ-10 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes merely by looking through specs. The pic underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Z7 II and XZ-10.

All in all, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Z7 II because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Nikon Z7 II will provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 34 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more recent Z7 II will have an advantage in sensor technology.

Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus XZ-10 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus XZ-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus XZ-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Portrait photography advice
Olympus XZ-10 Portrait photography advice
88
has manual focus
excellent sensor resolution (46MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
has face detect focus
exports RAW formats
45
focusing manually
includes face detect focus
supports RAW files
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Street photography factors
Olympus XZ-10 Street photography factors
79
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
has focus via touch
weather proof
great high ISO (25,600)
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (221g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Sports photography details
Olympus XZ-10 Sports photography details
90
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent sensor resolution (46 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
has tracking focus
weather proof
has phase detect auto focus
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Travel photography factors
Olympus XZ-10 Travel photography factors
72
weather proof
supports bluetooth
has focus via touch
excellent sensor resolution (46 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
60
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (221g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Landscape photography features
Olympus XZ-10 Landscape photography features
88
has manual focus
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent sensor resolution (46 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
no low pass filter
great high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
2 card slots
53
focusing manually
fairly wide (26mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon Z7 II
Vlogging with Olympus XZ-10
36
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect focus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has mic support
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
35
fairly wide (26mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
no mic jack
heavier than competition in class (221g)
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Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus XZ-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 II and Olympus XZ-10
 Nikon Z7 Mark IIOlympus Stylus XZ-10
General Information
Make Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Z7 Mark II Olympus Stylus XZ-10
Type Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Released 2020-10-14 2013-01-30
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 23.9mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 858.0mm² 28.1mm²
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
Max resolution 8256 x 5504 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 25600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Lowest enhanced ISO 32 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 493 35
Lens
Lens mount Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens focal range - 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/1.8-2.7
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Total lenses 15 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3.2 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 2,100k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/200 seconds -
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 1920 x 1080 (30 fps, 18Mbps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps, 9Mbps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 705g (1.55 lb) 221g (0.49 lb)
Dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 102 x 61 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 photographs 240 photographs
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 recording
Storage media CFexpress (Type B), XQD, SD (UHS-II) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Dual Single
Price at release $2,997 $428