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Nikon Z7 vs Olympus E-M1 III

Portability
62 Imaging
78 Features
89 Overall
82
Nikon Z7 front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III front
Portability
67 Imaging
62 Features
96 Overall
75

Nikon Z7 vs Olympus E-M1 III Key Specs

Nikon Z7
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Increase to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 675g - 134 x 101 x 68mm
  • Revealed August 2018
  • Successor is Nikon Z7 II
Olympus E-M1 III
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 580g - 134 x 91 x 69mm
  • Launched February 2020
  • Replaced the Olympus E-M1 II
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Nikon Z7 vs Olympus E-M1 III Overview

Following is a extended overview of the Nikon Z7 vs Olympus E-M1 III, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Nikon and Olympus. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the Z7 (46MP) and E-M1 III (20MP) and the Z7 (Full frame) and E-M1 III (Four Thirds) boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Z7 was announced 17 months earlier than the E-M1 III which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summary of how the Z7 matches up vs the E-M1 III in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 over the Olympus E-M1 III

		

		

			
 Z7 E-M1 III 
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k1037kSharper screen (+1063k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 III over the Nikon Z7

		

		

			
 E-M1 III Z7 
LaunchedFebruary 2020August 2018More modern by 17 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen  Take selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Nikon Z7 and Olympus E-M1 III

		

		

			
 Z7 E-M1 III 
Manually focus  More precise focus
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Nikon Z7 vs Olympus E-M1 III Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z7 has outside 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) whilst the Olympus E-M1 III has dimensions of 134mm x 91mm x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") with a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs).
Analyze the Nikon Z7 vs Olympus E-M1 III in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the Z7 and the E-M1 III.
Nikon Z7 vs Olympus E-M1 III size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Z7 and E-M1 III is 62 and 67 respectively.
Nikon Z7 vs Olympus E-M1 III top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon Z7 vs Olympus E-M1 III Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes only by reviewing technical specs. The image here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z7 and E-M1 III.
As you can tell, both the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Z7 using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Nikon Z7 will offer extra detail with its extra 26MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged Z7 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
	
			Nikon Z7 vs Olympus E-M1 III sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon Z7 vs Olympus E-M1 III Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Nikon Z7 vs Olympus E-M1 III Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Portrait Comparison
Nikon Z7 Portrait photography factors
Olympus E-M1 III Portrait photography factors
86
 manual focus
 great MP (46MP)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 includes face detection focus
 delivers RAW formats
77
 manual focus
 sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 provides face detect autofocus
 delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Nikon Z7 Street photography details
Olympus E-M1 III Street photography details
79
 has a tilting screen
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 delivers RAW formats
 boasts touch focus
 environment sealing
 above average ISO range (25,600)
78
 screen can move to multiple angles
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 delivers RAW formats
 offers focus via touch
 weather proofing
 great high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Nikon Z7
Sports photography with Olympus E-M1 III
82
 great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 great MP (46 megapixels)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 includes tracking autofocus
 environment sealing
 sensor has phase detect auto focus
 not so great battery life (330 per charge)
81
 great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
 silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
 fast continuous shooting (60.0 fps)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 provides tracking focus
 weather proofing
 sensor has phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Nikon Z7 Travel photography information
Olympus E-M1 III Travel photography information
67
 environment sealing
 supports bluetooth
 boasts touch focus
 great MP (46 megapixels)
 not so great battery life (330 CIPA)
 display is not selfie friendly
79
 weather proofing
 has bluetooth
 offers focus via touch
 sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
 display is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Nikon Z7 Landscape photography details
Olympus E-M1 III Landscape photography details
82
 manual focus
 switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
 nice screen size (3.2")
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 great MP (46MP)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 does not have low pass filter
 above average ISO range (25,600)
 delivers RAW formats
 environment sealing
 not so great battery life (330 per charge)
81
 manual focus
 change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 pretty good screen size (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 doesnt have anti aliasing filter
 great high ISO (25,600)
 delivers RAW formats
 weather proofing
 2 card slots
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Vlogging Comparison
Nikon Z7 Vlogging advice
Olympus E-M1 III Vlogging advice
36
 touchscreen enabled
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 includes face detection focus
 video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 includes external microphone socket
 display is not selfie friendly
79
 display is selfie friendly
 has touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 provides face detect autofocus
 high res video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
 includes mic support
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Nikon Z7 vs Olympus E-M1 III Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 and Olympus E-M1 III
 Nikon Z7Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III
General Information
Brand Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Z7 Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III
Class Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2018-08-23 2020-02-11
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed 6 TruePic IX
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 23.9mm 17.4 x 13mm
Sensor area 858.0mm² 226.2mm²
Sensor resolution 46MP 20MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3
Max resolution 8256 x 5504 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 25600 25600
Max enhanced ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 64 200
RAW photos    
Minimum enhanced ISO 32 64
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Total focus points 493 121
Cross type focus points - 121
Lens
Lens support Nikon Z Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 15 107
Crop factor 1 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3.2 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 2,100k dots 1,037k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.74x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 9.0fps 60.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB    
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 Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Fastest flash synchronize 1/200 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 3840x2160 4096x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB Yes USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 675 gr (1.49 lb) 580 gr (1.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") 134 x 91 x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 99 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 26.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.6 not tested
DXO Low light rating 2668 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 shots 420 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - BLH-1
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage XQD card Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II on first slot)
Card slots 1 Two
Pricing at release $2,797 $1,800