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Nikon Z8 vs Olympus E-M5 II

Portability
55 Imaging
83 Features
83 Overall
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Nikon Z8 front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M5 II front
Portability
80 Imaging
54 Features
84 Overall
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Nikon Z8 vs Olympus E-M5 II Key Specs

Nikon Z8
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.20" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Expand to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 7680 x 4320 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 910g - 144 x 119 x 83mm
  • Released May 2023
Olympus E-M5 II
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 469g - 124 x 85 x 45mm
  • Revealed February 2015
  • Replaced the Olympus E-M5
  • Successor is Olympus E-M5 III
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Nikon Z8 vs Olympus E-M5 II Overview

In this article, we are comparing the Nikon Z8 and Olympus E-M5 II, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Nikon and Olympus. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the Z8 (46MP) and E-M5 II (16MP) and the Z8 (Full frame) and E-M5 II (Four Thirds) use different sensor size.

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The Z8 was unveiled 8 years after the E-M5 II which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the Z8 scores against the E-M5 II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z8 over the Olympus E-M5 II

		

		

			
 Z8 E-M5 II 
RevealedMay 2023February 2015More modern by 101 months
Display sizing3.20"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2089k1037kCrisper display (+1052k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M5 II over the Nikon Z8

		

		

			
 E-M5 II Z8 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Nikon Z8 and Olympus E-M5 II

		

		

			
 Z8 E-M5 II 
Focus manually  Very exact focus
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Nikon Z8 vs Olympus E-M5 II Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z8 offers physical 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) whilst the Olympus E-M5 II has measurements of 124mm x 85mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") with a weight of 469 grams (1.03 lbs).
Compare the Nikon Z8 and Olympus E-M5 II in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the Z8 vs the E-M5 II.
Nikon Z8 vs Olympus E-M5 II size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Z8 and E-M5 II is 55 and 80 respectively.
Nikon Z8 vs Olympus E-M5 II top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon Z8 vs Olympus E-M5 II Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes just by seeing specs. The pic here should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z8 and E-M5 II.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Z8 having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Nikon Z8 will show more detail having an extra 30MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The younger Z8 provides a benefit in sensor tech.
	
			Nikon Z8 vs Olympus E-M5 II sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon Z8 vs Olympus E-M5 II Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Nikon Z8 vs Olympus E-M5 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Nikon Z8
Portrait photography with Olympus E-M5 II
89
 manual focus
 excellent MP (46 megapixels)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 comes with face detect focusing
 exports RAW files
72
 you can focus manually
 good  resolution (16MP)
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 offers face detect focusing
 supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Nikon Z8
Street photography with Olympus E-M5 II
72
 screen tilts
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 exports RAW files
 features focus via touch
 environment proofing
 great high ISO (25,600)
 more heavy than competition in class (910g)
82
 fully articulated screen
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 supports RAW formats
 offers focus by touch
 environment sealing
 great ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison
 Nikon Z8 as a Sports photography camera
 Olympus E-M5 II as a Sports photography camera
81
 quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
 high frames per second (30.0 frames/s)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 excellent MP (46 megapixels)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 comes with tracking focus
 environment proofing
 supports phase detect AF
 max shutter speed is low (1/s)
 terrible battery power (330 shots)
65
 great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
 quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 good  resolution (16MP)
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 offers tracking focus
 environment sealing
 terrible battery pack (310 CIPA)
 does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Nikon Z8
Travel photography with Olympus E-M5 II
61
 environment proofing
 has bluetooth
 features focus via touch
 excellent MP (46 megapixels)
 terrible battery power (330 per charge)
 more heavy than competition in class (910 grams)
 display isn't selfie friendly
74
 environment sealing
 offers focus by touch
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 screen is selfie friendly
 terrible battery pack (310 CIPA)
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
Nikon Z8 Landscape photography details
Olympus E-M5 II Landscape photography details
84
 manual focus
 interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
 screen size is good (3.20 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 excellent MP (46MP)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 great high ISO (25,600)
 exports RAW files
 environment proofing
 2 card slots
 terrible battery power (330 CIPA)
74
 you can focus manually
 switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 screen is a good size (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 great ISO range (25,600)
 supports RAW formats
 environment sealing
 terrible battery pack (310 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison
Nikon Z8 Vlogging information
Olympus E-M5 II Vlogging information
33
 touchscreen functionality
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 comes with face detect focusing
 video res high (7680 x 4320 resolution)
 comes with microphone support
 display isn't selfie friendly
 more heavy than competition in class (910 grams)
82
 screen is selfie friendly
 has touchscreen
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 offers face detect focusing
 good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 includes microphone support
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Nikon Z8 vs Olympus E-M5 II Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z8 and Olympus E-M5 II
 Nikon Z8Olympus OM-D E-M5 II
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Z8 Olympus OM-D E-M5 II
Class Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2023-05-10 2015-02-06
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic VII
Sensor type Stacked CMOS MOS
Sensor size Full frame Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 23.9mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 858.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 46 megapixels 16 megapixels
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 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 25600 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 64 200
RAW pictures    
Lowest enhanced ISO 32 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Total focus points 493 81
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon Z Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 46 107
Focal length multiplier 1 2.1
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3.20" 3"
Display resolution 2,089 thousand dots 1,037 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,686 thousand dots 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.74x
Features
Min shutter speed 900s 60s
Max shutter speed - 1/8000s
Max quiet shutter speed 1/32000s 1/16000s
Continuous shutter rate 30.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings Front-curtain sync, Rear-curtain sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync, Slow sync Off Auto, redeye, fill, off, redeye slow sync, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, manual
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Max flash synchronize 1/200s 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
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 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 7680x4320 1920x1080
Video file format H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone 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) 469 gr (1.03 pounds)
Dimensions 144 x 119 x 83mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 3.3") 124 x 85 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 98 73
DXO Color Depth rating 26.3 23.0
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.2 12.4
DXO Low light rating 2548 896
Other
Battery life 330 images 310 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL15c BLN-1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage one CFexpress Type B slot and one UHS-II SD slot SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Dual 1
Retail cost $3,999 $699