Nikon Z8 vs Olympus E-M1 III

Let's look closer at the Nikon Z8 vs Olympus E-M1 III, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the Z8 (46MP) and E-M1 III (20MP) and the Z8 (Full frame) and E-M1 III (Four Thirds) provide different sensor measurements.

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The Z8 was revealed 3 years later than the E-M1 III and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the Z8 grades vs the E-M1 III with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Z8 & Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon Z8 Gallery & Olympus E-M1 III Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon Z8 features outside measurements of 144mm x 119mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 3.3") with a weight of 910 grams (2.01 lbs) and the Olympus E-M1 III has sizing of 134mm x 91mm x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") along with a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the Z8 vs the E-M1 III.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Z8 and E-M1 III is 55 and 67 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements only by viewing technical specs. The graphic below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Z8 and E-M1 III.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Z8 with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Nikon Z8 will render greater detail because of its extra 26 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more modern Z8 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.