Nikon Z fc vs Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV

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      Specifications

      General Nikon Z fc Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV
      BrandNikonOlympus
      ModelZ fcOM-D E-M10 Mark IV
      Predecessor ModelOlympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III
      MSRP$959 (body only), $1099 (w/16-50mm lens), $1199 (w/28mm lens)$699 (body only), $799 (w/14-42mm lens)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeMirrorlessMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon Z fc Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV
      Sensor TypeBSI-CMOSCMOS
      Sensor FormatDX
      Sensor SizeAPS-CMicro Four Thirds
      Sensor Dimensions23.5 x 15.7 mm17.4 x 13 mm
      Total Pixels21.51 Megapixel21.8 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels20.9 Megapixel20.3 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 51,200200 - 25,600
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 204,800100 - 25,600
      Photo Nikon Z fc Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV
      ProcessorEXPEED 6TruePic VIII
      Max Image Resolution5568 x 37125184 x 3888
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 3:2, 16:91:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAWJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, normal, basicSuper fine, fine, normal
      Bit Depth14-Bit12-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Color Temperature
      Active D-LightingCan be selected from:
      Auto
      Extra High
      High
      Normal
      Low
      Off
      Focus Nikon Z fc Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV
      Focusing SystemHybrid phase-detection/contrast AF with AF assist
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoAutomatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AFContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-4.5 to +19 EV
      Number of Focus Points209121
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Nikon Z fc Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV
      Lens MountNikon ZMicro Four Thirds
      Crop Factor1.5x2x
      Image Stabilization5-Axis Sensor Shift
      Image Stabilization Compensation4.5 stops
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Nikon Z fc Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV
      Screen TypeFully ArticulatedTilting
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution1,040k dot1,040k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Nikon Z fc Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV
      ViewfinderElectronic (OLED)Electronic (OLED)
      Viewfinder Size0.39"
      Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification1.02x1.23x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.68x0.62x
      Viewfinder Resolution2,360k dot2,360k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint20 mm19.2 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-3 to +3-4 to +2
      Shutter Nikon Z fc Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV
      Shutter TypeElectronic, Mechanical Focal PlaneElectronic, Mechanical Focal Plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec60 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/16000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)8.7 fps
      Max Continuous Shooting (Electronic)15.0 fps
      Max Continuous Shooting11.0 fps15.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 11 fps at 20.9 MPMechanical Shutter
      Up to 8.7 fps at 20.3 MP for Unlimited Frames (Raw) / Unlimited Frames (JPEG)
      Mechanical Shutter
      Up to 5 fps at 20.3 MP for Unlimited Frames (Raw) / Unlimited Frames (JPEG)
      Electronic Shutter
      Up to 15 fps at 20.3 MP for up to 42 Frames (Raw) / 49 Frames (JPEG)
      Electronic Shutter
      Up to 6.3 fps at 20.3 MP for up to 945 Frames (Raw) / Unlimited Frames (JPEG)
      Flash Nikon Z fc Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesFront-curtain sync
      Rear-curtain sync
      Red-eye reduction
      Red-eye reduction with slow sync
      Slow sync
      Flash off
      Redeye
      fill-in
      off
      redeye slow-sync (1st-curtain)
      slow sync (1st-curtain)
      slow sync (2nd-curtain)
      manual
      Flash Range7.20 m at ISO 200
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/250 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +1 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)-3 to +3 EV (1/3, 1/2, 1 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemTTL: i-TTL flash control; i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR is used with matrix, center-weighted, and highlight-weighted metering, standard i-TTL fill-flash for digital SLR with spot meteringTTL
      External Flash ConnectionHot ShoeHot Shoe
      Exposure Nikon Z fc Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Highlight-weighted
      Spot
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Highlight-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter PriorityAperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range-4 to +17 EV-2 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±5 EV (2, 3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments) ±5 EV (3, 5 shots at 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments)
      Exposure LockLuminosity locked at detected value
      Video Nikon Z fc Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV
      Movie File FormatMOV
      MP4
      Internal Recording ModesH.264/MOV/MP4
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97 fps
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100 fps
      H.264/MOV
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97 fps [102 Mbps]
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [18 to 52 Mbps]
      HD: 1280 x 720 @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [10 to 26 Mbps]
      MOV
      HD: 1280 x 720
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264MPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution3840 x 21603840 x 2160
      External Recording ModesHDMI
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) @ 23.98/25 fps
      1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
      HDMI
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) up to 29.97 fps
      No crop on 4K Videos
      Webcam Functionality
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min30 min
      Terminals Nikon Z fc Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
      Power I/O1 x USB-C Input/Output1 x Micro-USB Input/Output
      Other I/O1 x USB-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 1) Data Input/Output (Shared with Power Input)1 x Micro-USB (USB 2.0) Input/Output (Shared with Power Input)
      USB SpeedUSB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro Micro
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Nikon Z fc Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi VersionWi-Fi 5, 802.11ac/b/g/n, 2.4/5 GHz802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Mobile App Compatible: Android & iOS
      App Name: Olympus Image Share
      *As of July, 2020: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility
      Remote Control via smartphone via smartphone
      Environmental Nikon Z fc Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature14 to 104°F / -10 to 40°C
      Storage Temperature-4 to 140°F / -20 to 60°C
      Operating Humidity30 to 90%
      Storage Humidity10 to 90%
      Physical Nikon Z fc Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV
      Dimensions135 x 94 x 44 mm (5.31 x 3.7 x 1.73")122 x 84 x 49 mm (4.8 x 3.31 x 1.93")
      Weight (inc. batteries)445 g (0.98 lb / 15.70 oz)383 g (0.84 lb / 13.51 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)8.1 x 7.3 x 4.6"8 x 7.7 x 5.7"
      Package Weight1.9 lb2.31 lb
      Power and Storage Nikon Z fc Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV
      Battery PackEN-EL25BLS-50
      Battery Life300 shots360 shots
      USB Charging
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)
      Other Nikon Z fc Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV
      Self Timer 2 or 12 sec, custom
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      Accessory Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount
      Material of ConstructionMagnesium Alloy
      Electronic Level Gauge
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction SystemImage Dust Off reference data (NX Studio software required)


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