Nikon Z7 vs Olympus E-M1 II

Below, we are reviewing the Nikon Z7 versus Olympus E-M1 II, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by rivals Nikon and Olympus. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the Z7 (46MP) and E-M1 II (20MP) and the Z7 (Full frame) and E-M1 II (Four Thirds) come with different sensor sizing.

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The Z7 was announced 24 months later than the E-M1 II making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a short highlight of how the Z7 scores against the E-M1 II in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Z7 and Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II. The whole galleries are available at Nikon Z7 Gallery and Olympus E-M1 II Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon Z7 has exterior dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") with a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) and the Olympus E-M1 II has specifications of 134mm x 91mm x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6") with a weight of 574 grams (1.27 lbs).

Examine the Nikon Z7 versus Olympus E-M1 II in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the Z7 and the E-M1 II.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z7 and E-M1 II is 62 and 68 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements merely by checking out technical specs. The visual below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z7 and E-M1 II.

As you have seen, both the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Z7 having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Nikon Z7 will show more detail with its extra 26MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more modern Z7 should have an advantage in sensor tech.