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Nikon Z8 vs Olympus E-M10 IV

Portability
55 Imaging
82 Features
83 Overall
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Nikon Z8 front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV front
Portability
81 Imaging
62 Features
83 Overall
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Nikon Z8 vs Olympus E-M10 IV Key Specs

Nikon Z8
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.20" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Boost to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 7680 x 4320 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 910g - 144 x 119 x 83mm
  • Introduced May 2023
Olympus E-M10 IV
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 383g - 122 x 84 x 49mm
  • Launched August 2020
  • Older Model is Olympus E-M10 III
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Nikon Z8 vs Olympus E-M10 IV Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Nikon Z8 versus Olympus E-M10 IV, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Nikon and Olympus. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the Z8 (46MP) and E-M10 IV (20MP) and the Z8 (Full frame) and E-M10 IV (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor sizing.

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The Z8 was introduced 2 years later than the E-M10 IV and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Z8 matches up versus the E-M10 IV when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z8 over the Olympus E-M10 IV

          

          

            
 Z8 E-M10 IV 
LaunchedMay 2023August 2020Fresher by 34 months
Screen dimensions3.20"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2089k1040kClearer screen (+1049k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 IV over the Nikon Z8

          

          

            
 E-M10 IV Z8 
Selfie screen  Take selfies
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Nikon Z8 and Olympus E-M10 IV

          

          

            
 Z8 E-M10 IV 
Focus manually  More accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Nikon Z8 vs Olympus E-M10 IV Physical Comparison

          

          

            
In case you're going to carry your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z8 enjoys outside dimensions of 144mm x 119mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 3.3") along with a weight of 910 grams (2.01 lbs) while the Olympus E-M10 IV has proportions of 122mm x 84mm x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") and a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs).
Take a look at the Nikon Z8 versus Olympus E-M10 IV in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the Z8 compared to the E-M10 IV.
Nikon Z8 vs Olympus E-M10 IV size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Z8 and E-M10 IV is 55 and 81 respectively.
Nikon Z8 vs Olympus E-M10 IV top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Nikon Z8 vs Olympus E-M10 IV Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Usually, its tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing simply by seeing specs. The graphic below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z8 and E-M10 IV.
All in all, each of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Z8 having a bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Nikon Z8 will show greater detail using its extra 26 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots more aggressively. The more modern Z8 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

            Nikon Z8 vs Olympus E-M10 IV sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Nikon Z8 vs Olympus E-M10 IV Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Nikon Z8 vs Olympus E-M10 IV Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Nikon Z8 Portrait photography details
Olympus E-M10 IV Portrait photography details
89
 manual focus
 amazing sensor resolution (46MP)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 provides face detect autofocus
 supports RAW formats
77
 focusing manually
 MP count good (20MP)
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 comes with face detect focusing
 supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Nikon Z8 Street photography info
Olympus E-M10 IV Street photography info
72
 screen tilts
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 supports RAW formats
 supports focus via touch
 environment proof
 above average high ISO (25,600)
 heavier than average (910 grams)
84
 screen tilts
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 supports RAW formats
 comes with focus via touch
 great high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison
 Nikon Z8 as a Sports photography camera
 Olympus E-M10 IV as a Sports photography camera
81
 silent shooting (1/32,000s)
 high max frames per second (30.0 frames/s)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 amazing sensor resolution (46 megapixels)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 provides tracking focus
 environment proof
 supports phase detect autofocus
 low max shutter speed (1/s)
 not so great battery pack (330 CIPA)
72
 quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 MP count good (20 megapixels)
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 comes with tracking focus
 lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Nikon Z8
Travel photography with Olympus E-M10 IV
61
 environment proof
 connects via bluetooth
 supports focus via touch
 amazing sensor resolution (46MP)
 not so great battery pack (330 per charge)
 heavier than average (910 grams)
 does not posses selfie friendly screen
84
 connects via bluetooth
 comes with focus via touch
 MP count good (20 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 screen is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Nikon Z8 Landscape photography factors
Olympus E-M10 IV Landscape photography factors
83
 manual focus
 swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
 decent sized screen (3.20 inches)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 amazing sensor resolution (46 megapixels)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 above average high ISO (25,600)
 supports RAW formats
 environment proof
 two card slots
 not so great battery pack (330 shots)
82
 focusing manually
 switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 nice screen size (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 MP count good (20 megapixels)
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 great high ISO (25,600)
 supports RAW formats
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Vlogging Comparison
Nikon Z8 Vlogging highlights
Olympus E-M10 IV Vlogging highlights
33
 built-in touchscreen
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 provides face detect autofocus
 video res high (7680 x 4320 pixels)
 comes with mic socket
 does not posses selfie friendly screen
 heavier than average (910 grams)
78
 screen is selfie friendly
 touchscreen
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 comes with face detect focusing
 video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 lack of mic support
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Nikon Z8 vs Olympus E-M10 IV Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z8 and Olympus E-M10 IV
 Nikon Z8Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV
General Information
Make Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Z8 Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV
Category Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2023-05-10 2020-08-04
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic VIII
Sensor type Stacked 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 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 8256 x 5504 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 25600 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 64 200
RAW format    
Minimum enhanced ISO 32 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Total focus points 493 121
Lens
Lens support Nikon Z Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 46 107
Focal length multiplier 1 2.1
Screen
Type of display Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3.20" 3"
Display resolution 2,089 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,686 thousand dots 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.62x
Features
Min shutter speed 900 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed - 1/4000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 30.0fps 8.7fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance no built-in flash 7.20 m (at ISO 200)
Flash options Front-curtain sync, Rear-curtain sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync, Slow sync Off Redeye, fill-in, off, redeye slow-sync (1st-curtain), slow sync (1st-curtain), slow sync (2nd-curtain), manual
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Max flash synchronize 1/200 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 7680 x 4320 @ 30p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 25p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, L 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 7680x4320 3840x2160
Video data format H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 910 gr (2.01 pounds) 383 gr (0.84 pounds)
Physical dimensions 144 x 119 x 83mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 3.3") 122 x 84 x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 98 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 26.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.2 not tested
DXO Low light rating 2548 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 photos 360 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL15c BLS-50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording    
Storage type one CFexpress Type B slot and one UHS-II SD slot SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Card slots 2 1
Retail price $3,999 $699