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Nikon Z9 vs Olympus E-M10 II

Portability
51 Imaging
81 Features
90 Overall
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Nikon Z9 front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M10 II front
Portability
82 Imaging
54 Features
77 Overall
63

Nikon Z9 vs Olympus E-M10 II Key Specs

Nikon Z9
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Push to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 7680 x 4320 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 1340g - 149 x 150 x 91mm
  • Released October 2021
Olympus E-M10 II
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 390g - 120 x 83 x 47mm
  • Revealed August 2015
  • Superseded the Olympus E-M10
  • Refreshed by Olympus E-M10 III
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Nikon Z9 vs Olympus E-M10 II Overview

Below is a in depth overview of the Nikon Z9 and Olympus E-M10 II, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the Z9 (46MP) and E-M10 II (16MP) and the Z9 (Full frame) and E-M10 II (Four Thirds) posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Z9 was introduced 6 years later than the E-M10 II and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the Z9 grades against the E-M10 II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z9 over the Olympus E-M10 II

		

		

			
 Z9 E-M10 II 
RevealedOctober 2021August 2015More recent by 76 months
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2089k1040kSharper screen (+1049k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 II over the Nikon Z9

		

		

			
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Common features in the Nikon Z9 and Olympus E-M10 II

		

		

			
 Z9 E-M10 II 
Manual focus  More precise focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Selfie screen  Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Nikon Z9 vs Olympus E-M10 II Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're going to lug around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z9 offers external dimensions of 149mm x 150mm x 91mm (5.9" x 5.9" x 3.6") having a weight of 1340 grams (2.95 lbs) and the Olympus E-M10 II has measurements of 120mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 1.9") along with a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs).
Check the Nikon Z9 and Olympus E-M10 II in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the Z9 against the E-M10 II.
Nikon Z9 vs Olympus E-M10 II size comparison
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z9 and E-M10 II is 51 and 82 respectively.
Nikon Z9 vs Olympus E-M10 II top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon Z9 vs Olympus E-M10 II Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Quite often, it is very hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements just by looking at specs. The graphic underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z9 and E-M10 II.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Z9 having a bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Nikon Z9 will resolve greater detail using its extra 30 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more modern Z9 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
	
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Nikon Z9 vs Olympus E-M10 II Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Nikon Z9 vs Olympus E-M10 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Nikon Z9 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus E-M10 II Portrait photography highlights
88
 has manual focus
 amazing MP (46 megapixels)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 comes with face detection focus
 supports RAW files
72
 has manual focus
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 saves RAW files
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Street Comparison
Nikon Z9 Street photography info
Olympus E-M10 II Street photography info
70
 tilting screen
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 supports RAW files
 includes focus by touch
 environment sealing
 good high ISO (25,600)
 heavier than competition (1,340 grams)
83
 screen tilts
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 saves RAW files
 comes with focus via touch
 above average ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Nikon Z9
Sports photography with Olympus E-M10 II
90
 quiet mode (1/32,000s)
 fast shooting (30.0 frames per second)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 amazing MP (46 megapixels)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 environment sealing
 good battery pack (740 shots)
 has phase detect auto focus
67
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 comes with tracking focus
 has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Nikon Z9 Travel photography advice
Olympus E-M10 II Travel photography advice
65
 good battery pack (740 per charge)
 environment sealing
 connects via bluetooth
 includes focus by touch
 amazing MP (46MP)
 heavier than competition (1,340g)
 does not have selfie friendly display
73
 comes with focus via touch
 decent MP (16MP)
 flash built-in
 doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Nikon Z9
Landscape photography with Olympus E-M10 II
87
 has manual focus
 interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
 screen is a good size (3.2 inches)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 amazing MP (46 megapixels)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 good high ISO (25,600)
 supports RAW files
 environment sealing
 good battery pack (740 CIPA)
 has dual storage slots
79
 has manual focus
 swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 screen size is decent (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 above average ISO range (25,600)
 saves RAW files
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Nikon Z9 Vlogging info
Olympus E-M10 II Vlogging info
32
 touchscreen functionality
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 comes with face detection focus
 high res video (7680 x 4320 resolution)
 has external mic jack
 does not have selfie friendly display
 heavier than competition (1,340g)
35
 touchscreen
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
 lack of microphone socket
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Nikon Z9 vs Olympus E-M10 II Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z9 and Olympus E-M10 II
 Nikon Z9Olympus OM-D E-M10 II
General Information
Brand Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Z9 Olympus OM-D E-M10 II
Type Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2021-10-28 2015-08-25
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic VII
Sensor type Stacked CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 23.9mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 858.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 46 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 8256 x 5504 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 25600 25600
Highest boosted ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 64 200
RAW photos    
Min boosted ISO 32 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Number of focus points 493 81
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon Z Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 29 107
Focal length multiplier 1 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3.2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 2,089 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
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
Slowest shutter speed 900 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed - 1/4000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 30.0 frames per second 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range no built-in flash 5.80 m (ISO 100)
Flash options Front-curtain sync, Rear-curtain sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync, Slow sync Off Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, flash off, 1st-curtain slow sync w/redeye, 1st-curtain slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, manual
Hot shoe    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Maximum flash synchronize 1/200 secs -
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 1920 x 1080 (60p/30p/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p/24p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 7680x4320 1920x1080
Video data format H.264, H.265 H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
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 Built-in None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 1340 grams (2.95 lbs) 390 grams (0.86 lbs)
Physical dimensions 149 x 150 x 91mm (5.9" x 5.9" x 3.6") 120 x 83 x 47mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 73
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.5
DXO Low light score not tested 842
Other
Battery life 740 shots 320 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL18d BLS-50
Self timer Yes Yes (12 sec., 2 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording    
Storage type Dual CFexpress Type B slots SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Two One
Launch price $5,500 $499