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Nikon Z7 vs Olympus E-M10

Portability
62
Imaging
79
Features
89
Overall
83
Nikon Z7 front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M10 front
Portability
82
Imaging
53
Features
73
Overall
61

Nikon Z7 vs Olympus E-M10 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
  • Announced August 2018
  • Replacement is Nikon Z7 II
Olympus E-M10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 396g - 119 x 82 x 46mm
  • Announced March 2014
  • Updated by Olympus E-M10 II
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Nikon Z7 vs Olympus E-M10 Overview

In this article, we will be reviewing the Nikon Z7 and Olympus E-M10, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Nikon and Olympus. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the Z7 (46MP) and E-M10 (16MP) and the Z7 (Full frame) and E-M10 (Four Thirds) enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The Z7 was manufactured 4 years later than the E-M10 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summary of how the Z7 grades against the E-M10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 over the Olympus E-M10

 Z7 E-M10 
AnnouncedAugust 2018March 2014Fresher by 54 months
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k1037kClearer screen (+1063k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 over the Nikon Z7

 E-M10 Z7 

Common features in the Nikon Z7 and Olympus E-M10

 Z7 E-M10 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Nikon Z7 vs Olympus E-M10 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon Z7 has physical measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") with a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-M10 has specifications of 119mm x 82mm x 46mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 1.8") with a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the Z7 against the E-M10.

Nikon Z7 vs Olympus E-M10 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z7 and E-M10 is 62 and 82 respectively.

Nikon Z7 vs Olympus E-M10 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z7 vs Olympus E-M10 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizing purely by checking out specifications. The photograph underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Z7 and E-M10.

Plainly, both of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Z7 due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Nikon Z7 will produce more detail due to its extra 30MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The newer Z7 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon Z7 vs Olympus E-M10 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 vs Olympus E-M10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 vs Olympus E-M10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z7 Portrait photography info
Olympus E-M10 Portrait photography info
87
focusing manually
high MP (46 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
71
manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detection focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z7 as a Street photography camera
Olympus E-M10 as a Street photography camera
79
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
comes with touch to focus
environment proof
above average high ISO (25,600)
77
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
offers touch to focus
great ISO range (25,600)
heavier than others (396 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon Z7
Sports photography with Olympus E-M10
83
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high MP (46MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features tracking focus
environment proof
comes with phase detect auto focus
not so great battery life (330 shots)
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking autofocus
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z7 Travel photography factors
Olympus E-M10 Travel photography factors
67
environment proof
has bluetooth
comes with touch to focus
high MP (46MP)
not so great battery life (330 per charge)
does not have a selfie friendly display
67
offers touch to focus
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
heavier than others (396g)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z7 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus E-M10 as a Landscape photography camera
83
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
nice screen size (3.2")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high MP (46MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
no anti aliasing filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
not so great battery life (330 per charge)
79
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
great ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z7 Vlogging features
Olympus E-M10 Vlogging features
36
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have microphone socket
does not have a selfie friendly display
33
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external mic support
heavier than others (396 grams)
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Nikon Z7 vs Olympus E-M10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 and Olympus E-M10
 Nikon Z7Olympus OM-D E-M10
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Z7 Olympus OM-D E-M10
Type Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2018-08-23 2014-03-18
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed 6 TruePic VII
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 23.9mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 858.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 46 megapixels 16 megapixels
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 -
Min native ISO 64 200
RAW pictures
Min boosted ISO 32 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 493 81
Lens
Lens support Nikon Z Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 15 107
Crop factor 1 2.1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3.2 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 2,100 thousand dots 1,037 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots 1,440 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.58x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 9.0 frames per sec 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 5.80 m (ISO100)
Flash settings 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(1/1(FULL)~1/64)
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/200s 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 675 gr (1.49 pounds) 396 gr (0.87 pounds)
Dimensions 134 x 101 x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") 119 x 82 x 46mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 99 72
DXO Color Depth rating 26.3 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.6 12.3
DXO Low light rating 2668 884
Other
Battery life 330 shots 320 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - BLS-5
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (12 sec., 2 sec.,custom (Waiting time 1-30sec.,Shooting interval 0.5/1/2/3sec.,Number of shots 1-10))
Time lapse recording
Storage type XQD card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $2,797 $600