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Nikon Z8 vs Olympus E-M10 III

Portability
55 Imaging
83 Features
83 Overall
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Nikon Z8 front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III front
Portability
80 Imaging
55 Features
75 Overall
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Nikon Z8 vs Olympus E-M10 III Key Specs

Nikon Z8
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.20" Tilting Display
  • 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
  • Revealed May 2023
Olympus E-M10 III
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 410g - 122 x 84 x 50mm
  • Launched August 2017
  • Earlier Model is Olympus E-M10 II
  • Replacement is Olympus E-M10 IV
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Nikon Z8 vs Olympus E-M10 III Overview

Below is a extended analysis of the Nikon Z8 vs Olympus E-M10 III, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Nikon and Olympus. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the Z8 (46MP) and E-M10 III (16MP) and the Z8 (Full frame) and E-M10 III (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The Z8 was manufactured 5 years later than the E-M10 III and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief overview of how the Z8 matches up versus the E-M10 III for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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

		

		

			
 Z8 E-M10 III 
LaunchedMay 2023August 2017More recent by 70 months
Display dimension3.20"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2089k1040kSharper display (+1049k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

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

		

		

			
 E-M10 III Z8 
		

	

	
	

		

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

		

		

			
 Z8 E-M10 III 
Manually focus  Dial precise focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Selfie screen  Neither has selfie screen
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Nikon Z8 vs Olympus E-M10 III Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're intending to lug around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon Z8 has outer dimensions of 144mm x 119mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 910 grams (2.01 lbs) and the Olympus E-M10 III has specifications of 122mm x 84mm x 50mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).
Compare the Nikon Z8 vs Olympus E-M10 III in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Z8 versus the E-M10 III.
Nikon Z8 vs Olympus E-M10 III size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Z8 and E-M10 III is 55 and 80 respectively.
Nikon Z8 vs Olympus E-M10 III top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon Z8 vs Olympus E-M10 III Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, it can be difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements purely by viewing technical specs. The visual underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z8 and E-M10 III.
As you have seen, each of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Z8 featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Nikon Z8 will result in extra detail due to its extra 30MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images much more aggressively. The fresher Z8 will have a benefit in sensor tech.
	
			Nikon Z8 vs Olympus E-M10 III sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon Z8 vs Olympus E-M10 III Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

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

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Nikon Z8
Portrait photography with Olympus E-M10 III
89
 you can focus manually
 high megapixels (46 megapixels)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 supports face detect focus
 saves RAW files
73
 focusing manually
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 supports face detection focusing
 exports RAW files
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Nikon Z8
Street photography with Olympus E-M10 III
72
 screen tilts up and down
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 saves RAW files
 supports touch to focus
 weather proof
 very good ISO range (25,600)
 heavier than competition in class (910g)
77
 has a tilting screen
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 exports RAW files
 provides touch focus
 very good high ISO (25,600)
 heavier than competition in class (410g)
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Sports Comparison
Nikon Z8 Sports photography features
Olympus E-M10 III Sports photography features
81
 silent shooting (1/32,000s)
 high frames per second (30.0 frames/s)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 high megapixels (46MP)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 supports tracking focus
 weather proof
 supports phase detect auto focus
 maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/s)
 low battery (330 shots)
69
 quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 supports tracking autofocus
 does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Nikon Z8 Travel photography details
Olympus E-M10 III Travel photography details
61
 weather proof
 connects via bluetooth
 supports touch to focus
 high megapixels (46 megapixels)
 low battery (330 CIPA)
 heavier than competition in class (910g)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
67
 provides touch focus
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 heavier than competition in class (410 grams)
 doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison
 Nikon Z8 as a Landscape photography camera
 Olympus E-M10 III as a Landscape photography camera
84
 you can focus manually
 swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
 decent sized screen (3.20 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 high megapixels (46 megapixels)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 very good ISO range (25,600)
 saves RAW files
 weather proof
 has double storage slots
 low battery (330 shots)
80
 focusing manually
 switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 screen is a good size (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 very good high ISO (25,600)
 exports RAW files
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Nikon Z8
Vlogging with Olympus E-M10 III
33
 touch screen
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 supports face detect focus
 video resolution high (7680 x 4320 pixels)
 comes with mic port
 doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
 heavier than competition in class (910g)
32
 touch screen
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 supports face detection focusing
 high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 doesn't have selfie friendly display
 no external mic port
 heavier than competition in class (410 grams)
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Nikon Z8 vs Olympus E-M10 III Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z8 and Olympus E-M10 III
 Nikon Z8Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III
General Information
Brand Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Z8 Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III
Type Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2023-05-10 2017-08-31
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3
Highest resolution 8256 x 5504 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 25600 25600
Highest boosted ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 64 200
RAW data    
Minimum boosted ISO 32 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Number of focus points 493 121
Lens
Lens mount Nikon Z Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 46 107
Focal length multiplier 1 2.1
Screen
Range of display Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3.20 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 2,089 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,686 thousand dot 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.62x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 900 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed - 1/4000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 30.0 frames/s 8.6 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range no built-in flash 5.80 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Front-curtain sync, Rear-curtain sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync, Slow sync Off Auto, redeye, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill-in, manual, off
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Highest flash sync 1/200 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
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 PCM
Highest video resolution 7680x4320 3840x2160
Video file format H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
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 seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 910 gr (2.01 pounds) 410 gr (0.90 pounds)
Dimensions 144 x 119 x 83mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 3.3") 122 x 84 x 50mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 98 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 26.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 14.2 not tested
DXO Low light score 2548 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 photographs 330 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL15c BLS-50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse recording    
Storage media one CFexpress Type B slot and one UHS-II SD slot SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II supported)
Storage slots Dual Single
Pricing at launch $3,999 $650