Nikon Z8 vs Olympus E-M1
55 Imaging
82 Features
83 Overall
82
71 Imaging
52 Features
85 Overall
65
Nikon Z8 vs Olympus E-M1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 46MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.20" Tilting Screen
- ISO 64 - 25600 (Bump to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 7680 x 4320 video
- Nikon Z Mount
- 910g - 144 x 119 x 83mm
- Announced May 2023
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- 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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Below, we will be evaluating the Nikon Z8 and Olympus E-M1, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by competitors Nikon and Olympus. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the Z8 (46MP) and E-M1 (16MP) and the Z8 (Full frame) and E-M1 (Four Thirds) come with totally different sensor measurements.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe Z8 was released 9 years after the E-M1 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Z8 matches up vs the E-M1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Nikon Z8 over the Olympus E-M1
| Z8 | E-M1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | May 2023 |  | October 2013 | More modern by 117 months |
| Screen dimension | 3.20" |  | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
| Screen resolution | 2089k |  | 1037k | Clearer screen (+1052k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 over the Nikon Z8
| E-M1 | Z8 |
|---|
Common features in the Nikon Z8 and Olympus E-M1
| Z8 | E-M1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More exact focusing | ||
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Tilting | Tilting screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Nikon Z8 vs Olympus E-M1 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z8 features physical dimensions of 144mm x 119mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 3.3") having a weight of 910 grams (2.01 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-M1 has proportions of 130mm x 94mm x 63mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.5") and a weight of 497 grams (1.10 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the Z8 against the E-M1.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z8 and E-M1 is 55 and 71 respectively.
Nikon Z8 vs Olympus E-M1 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes merely by researching specifications. The image below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Z8 and E-M1.
To sum up, both of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Z8 because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Nikon Z8 will render greater detail as a result of its extra 30 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more recent Z8 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.
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