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Nikon Z7 vs Olympus E-M1X

Portability
62
Imaging
78
Features
89
Overall
82
Nikon Z7 front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M1X front
Portability
54
Imaging
61
Features
93
Overall
73

Nikon Z7 vs Olympus E-M1X Key Specs

Nikon Z7
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Push 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
  • Newer Model is Nikon Z7 II
Olympus E-M1X
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 997g - 144 x 147 x 75mm
  • Launched January 2019
  • Older Model is Olympus E-M1 II
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Nikon Z7 vs Olympus E-M1X Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Nikon Z7 and Olympus E-M1X, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by companies Nikon and Olympus. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the Z7 (46MP) and E-M1X (20MP) and the Z7 (Full frame) and E-M1X (Four Thirds) boast different sensor sizing.

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The Z7 was unveiled 5 months earlier than the E-M1X so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the Z7 scores versus the E-M1X in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 over the Olympus E-M1X

 Z7 E-M1X 
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k1037kSharper screen (+1063k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1X over the Nikon Z7

 E-M1X Z7 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Nikon Z7 and Olympus E-M1X

 Z7 E-M1X 
LaunchedAugust 2018January 2019Same generation
Manual focus Very precise focus
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Nikon Z7 vs Olympus E-M1X Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z7 has outer measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") with a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) while the Olympus E-M1X has proportions of 144mm x 147mm x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") along with a weight of 997 grams (2.20 lbs).

Compare the Nikon Z7 and Olympus E-M1X in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the Z7 versus the E-M1X.

Nikon Z7 vs Olympus E-M1X size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z7 and E-M1X is 62 and 54 respectively.

Nikon Z7 vs Olympus E-M1X top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z7 vs Olympus E-M1X Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing only by seeing specs. The visual here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z7 and E-M1X.

All in all, the two cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Z7 using its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the Nikon Z7 will provide more detail having an extra 26MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.

Nikon Z7 vs Olympus E-M1X sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 vs Olympus E-M1X Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 vs Olympus E-M1X Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon Z7
Portrait photography with Olympus E-M1X
86
focusing manually
resolution is amazing (46MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
has face detect focusing
supports RAW files
76
focusing manually
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detection focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z7 Street photography info
Olympus E-M1X Street photography info
79
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW files
provides touch to focus
environment sealing
above average high ISO (25,600)
67
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
provides touch to focus
environment sealing
above average high ISO (25,600)
heavier than others (997 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z7 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus E-M1X as a Sports photography camera
82
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is amazing (46 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
has tracking focus
environment sealing
comes with phase detect AF
low battery pack (330 CIPA)
80
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
fast shooting (60.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
environment sealing
better than average battery power (870 per charge)
comes with phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z7 Travel photography details
Olympus E-M1X Travel photography details
67
environment sealing
has bluetooth
provides touch to focus
resolution is amazing (46 megapixels)
low battery pack (330 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
68
better than average battery power (870 CIPA)
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
provides touch to focus
MP count good (20 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
heavier than others (997g)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z7 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus E-M1X as a Landscape photography camera
82
focusing manually
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
good sized screen (3.2 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is amazing (46MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
no low pass filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
low battery pack (330 shots)
79
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
better than average battery power (870 shots)
two card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z7 Vlogging advice
Olympus E-M1X Vlogging advice
36
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have mic socket
display isn't selfie friendly
68
screen is selfie friendly
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection focus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
does have external mic socket
heavier than others (997 grams)
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Nikon Z7 vs Olympus E-M1X Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 and Olympus E-M1X
 Nikon Z7Olympus OM-D E-M1X
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Z7 Olympus OM-D E-M1X
Type Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2018-08-23 2019-01-24
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed 6 Dual TruePic VIII
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 46 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Maximum resolution 8256 x 5504 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 25600 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 64 200
RAW files
Min boosted ISO 32 64
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 493 121
Lens
Lens mount Nikon Z Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 15 107
Focal length multiplier 1 2.1
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3.2" 3"
Display resolution 2,100 thousand dots 1,037 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.74x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 9.0 frames per second 60.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 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
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/200 secs -
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 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 4096x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes Yes (USB-PD allows charging by laptop or external power bank)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 675 gr (1.49 lbs) 997 gr (2.20 lbs)
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") 144 x 147 x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 99 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 26.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 14.6 not tested
DXO Low light score 2668 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 images 870 images
Battery type Battery Pack Built-in
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage type XQD card -
Card slots Single Dual
Retail price $2,797 $2,999