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Nikon Z7 vs Olympus E-M1

Portability
62
Imaging
79
Features
89
Overall
83
Nikon Z7 front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M1 front
Portability
71
Imaging
53
Features
85
Overall
65

Nikon Z7 vs Olympus E-M1 Key Specs

Nikon Z7
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Expand to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 675g - 134 x 101 x 68mm
  • Revealed August 2018
  • Replacement is Nikon Z7 II
Olympus E-M1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 497g - 130 x 94 x 63mm
  • Revealed October 2013
  • Refreshed by Olympus E-M1 II
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Nikon Z7 vs Olympus E-M1 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Nikon Z7 and Olympus E-M1, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the Z7 (46MP) and E-M1 (16MP) and the Z7 (Full frame) and E-M1 (Four Thirds) posses totally different sensor size.

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The Z7 was released 4 years later than the E-M1 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the Z7 scores vs the E-M1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 over the Olympus E-M1

 Z7 E-M1 
RevealedAugust 2018October 2013Fresher by 59 months
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k1037kSharper display (+1063k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 over the Nikon Z7

 E-M1 Z7 

Common features in the Nikon Z7 and Olympus E-M1

 Z7 E-M1 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Nikon Z7 vs Olympus E-M1 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Nikon Z7 comes with exterior measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") along with a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) and the Olympus E-M1 has specifications of 130mm x 94mm x 63mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 497 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the Z7 vs the E-M1.

Nikon Z7 vs Olympus E-M1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z7 and E-M1 is 62 and 71 respectively.

Nikon Z7 vs Olympus E-M1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z7 vs Olympus E-M1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Z7 and E-M1.

As you can see, both of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Z7 due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Nikon Z7 will offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 30 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics more aggressively. The more modern Z7 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon Z7 vs Olympus E-M1 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 vs Olympus E-M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 vs Olympus E-M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z7 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus E-M1 Portrait photography highlights
87
you can focus manually
excellent MP (46 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
71
you can focus manually
high flash sync speed (1/320s)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z7 Street photography info
Olympus E-M1 Street photography info
79
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
comes with touch to focus
environment proofing
great ISO range (25,600)
78
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
has touch to focus
environment sealing
lighter than competition in class (497 grams)
above average ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon Z7
Sports photography with Olympus E-M1
83
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent MP (46MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
environment proofing
comes with phase detect AF
not so great battery power (330 CIPA)
70
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment sealing
has phase detect AF
not so great battery power (350 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z7 Travel photography information
Olympus E-M1 Travel photography information
67
environment proofing
has bluetooth
comes with touch to focus
excellent MP (46 megapixels)
not so great battery power (330 CIPA)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
65
lighter than competition in class (497 grams)
environment sealing
has touch to focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
not so great battery power (350 CIPA)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z7 Landscape photography advice
Olympus E-M1 Landscape photography advice
83
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen is a good size (3.2 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent MP (46 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
great ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
not so great battery power (330 per charge)
73
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
not so great battery power (350 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z7 Vlogging advice
Olympus E-M1 Vlogging advice
36
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have mic support
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
36
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external microphone socket
lighter than competition in class (497 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Nikon Z7 vs Olympus E-M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 and Olympus E-M1
 Nikon Z7Olympus OM-D E-M1
General Information
Make Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Z7 Olympus OM-D E-M1
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2018-08-23 2013-10-28
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed 6 TruePIC VII
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias 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 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 25600 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Lowest boosted ISO 32 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 493 81
Lens
Lens support Nikon Z Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 15 107
Focal length multiplier 1 2.1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3.2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 2,100k dots 1,037k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.74x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 9.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 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 Flash Auto, Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain), Manual
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/200 secs 1/320 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
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 675 grams (1.49 lbs) 497 grams (1.10 lbs)
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") 130 x 94 x 63mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 99 73
DXO Color Depth rating 26.3 23.0
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.6 12.7
DXO Low light rating 2668 757
Other
Battery life 330 photos 350 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - BLN-1
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type XQD card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch cost $2,797 $799