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Nikon Z8 vs Olympus E-M1X

Portability
55 Imaging
83 Features
83 Overall
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Nikon Z8 front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M1X front
Portability
54 Imaging
61 Features
93 Overall
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Nikon Z8 vs Olympus E-M1X Key Specs

Nikon Z8
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.20" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Push 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-M1X
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 997g - 144 x 147 x 75mm
  • Released January 2019
  • Replaced the Olympus E-M1 II
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Nikon Z8 vs Olympus E-M1X Overview

In this article, we are comparing the Nikon Z8 vs Olympus E-M1X, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by competitors Nikon and Olympus. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the Z8 (46MP) and E-M1X (20MP) and the Z8 (Full frame) and E-M1X (Four Thirds) use different sensor sizing.

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The Z8 was revealed 4 years after the E-M1X which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the Z8 scores against the E-M1X for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z8 over the Olympus E-M1X

		

		

			
 Z8 E-M1X 
ReleasedMay 2023January 2019Newer by 53 months
Display sizing3.20"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2089k1037kCrisper display (+1052k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1X over the Nikon Z8

		

		

			
 E-M1X Z8 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Nikon Z8 and Olympus E-M1X

		

		

			
 Z8 E-M1X 
Manual focus  Dial accurate focus
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Nikon Z8 vs Olympus E-M1X Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Nikon Z8 has exterior measurements of 144mm x 119mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 3.3") along with a weight of 910 grams (2.01 lbs) and the Olympus E-M1X has specifications of 144mm x 147mm x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") with a weight of 997 grams (2.20 lbs).
See the Nikon Z8 vs Olympus E-M1X in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the Z8 and the E-M1X.
Nikon Z8 vs Olympus E-M1X size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Z8 and E-M1X is 55 and 54 respectively.
Nikon Z8 vs Olympus E-M1X top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon Z8 vs Olympus E-M1X Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, it is very hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specs. The pic underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z8 and E-M1X.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Z8 using its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Nikon Z8 will provide extra detail because of its extra 26MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The newer Z8 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.
	
			Nikon Z8 vs Olympus E-M1X sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon Z8 vs Olympus E-M1X Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Nikon Z8 vs Olympus E-M1X Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Nikon Z8 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus E-M1X Portrait photography highlights
89
 manual focus
 fantastic megapixels (46MP)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 includes face detection autofocus
 saves RAW formats
76
 you can focus manually
 MP count decent (20 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 offers face detect focus
 delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison
Nikon Z8 Street photography advice
Olympus E-M1X Street photography advice
72
 has a tilting screen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 saves RAW formats
 includes touch focus
 weather proof
 above average ISO range (25,600)
 heavier than average (910g)
67
 fully articulated screen
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 delivers RAW files
 provides focus via touch
 environment proofing
 good high ISO (25,600)
 heavier than competitors in class (997 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Nikon Z8 Sports photography highlights
Olympus E-M1X Sports photography highlights
81
 silent shutter (1/32,000s)
 max fps high (30.0 fps)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 fantastic megapixels (46 megapixels)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 includes tracking autofocus
 weather proof
 has phase detect autofocus
 low max shutter speed (1/s)
 bad battery (330 CIPA)
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 maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
 silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
 fast continuous shooting (60.0 frames per second)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 MP count decent (20 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 offers tracking focus
 environment proofing
 better than average battery life (870 shots)
 comes with phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
 Nikon Z8 as a Travel photography camera
 Olympus E-M1X as a Travel photography camera
61
 weather proof
 supports bluetooth
 includes touch focus
 fantastic megapixels (46MP)
 bad battery (330 per charge)
 heavier than average (910 grams)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
68
 better than average battery life (870 per charge)
 environment proofing
 supports bluetooth
 provides focus via touch
 MP count decent (20 megapixels)
 screen is selfie friendly
 heavier than competitors in class (997g)
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Landscape Comparison
Nikon Z8 Landscape photography features
Olympus E-M1X Landscape photography features
84
 manual focus
 swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
 screen is a decent size (3.20 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 fantastic megapixels (46 megapixels)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 above average ISO range (25,600)
 saves RAW formats
 weather proof
 two card slots
 bad battery (330 CIPA)
79
 you can focus manually
 change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 MP count decent (20 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 good high ISO (25,600)
 delivers RAW files
 environment proofing
 better than average battery life (870 CIPA)
 has dual storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison
Nikon Z8 Vlogging highlights
Olympus E-M1X Vlogging highlights
33
 touch screen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 includes face detection autofocus
 high res video (7680 x 4320 resolution)
 has external mic socket
 doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
 heavier than average (910 grams)
68
 screen is selfie friendly
 touchscreen functionality
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 offers face detect focus
 video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
 does have mic jack
 heavier than competitors in class (997g)
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Nikon Z8 vs Olympus E-M1X Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z8 and Olympus E-M1X
 Nikon Z8Olympus OM-D E-M1X
General Information
Brand Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Z8 Olympus OM-D E-M1X
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2023-05-10 2019-01-24
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Dual 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 surface area 858.0mm² 226.2mm²
Sensor resolution 46 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 8256 x 5504 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 25600 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 64 200
RAW files    
Minimum enhanced ISO 32 64
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Number of focus points 493 121
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon Z Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 46 107
Focal length multiplier 1 2.1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3.20" 3"
Screen resolution 2,089k dot 1,037k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,686k dot 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.74x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 900 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed - 1/8000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 30.0fps 60.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes Front-curtain sync, Rear-curtain sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync, Slow sync Off Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain), manual
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Fastest flash sync 1/200 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
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 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 7680x4320 4096x2160
Video data format H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) Yes (USB-PD allows charging by laptop or external power bank)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 910g (2.01 lbs) 997g (2.20 lbs)
Dimensions 144 x 119 x 83mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 3.3") 144 x 147 x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures 870 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Built-in
Battery model EN-EL15c -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage one CFexpress Type B slot and one UHS-II SD slot -
Storage slots 2 2
Launch cost $3,999 $2,999