Nikon Z7 vs Olympus PEN E-P7

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      Specifications

      General Nikon Z7 Olympus PEN E-P7
      BrandNikonOlympus
      ModelZ7PEN E-P7
      Successor ModelNikon Z7 II
      MSRP$3399 (body only), $3999 (w/24-70 F4 lens)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeMirrorlessMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon Z7 Olympus PEN E-P7
      Sensor TypeBSI-CMOSCMOS
      Sensor FormatFX
      Sensor SizeFull FrameMicro Four Thirds
      Sensor Dimensions35.9 x 23.9 mm17.4 x 13 mm
      Total Pixels46.89 Megapixel22 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels45.7 Megapixel20 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range64 - 25,600200 - 25,600
      Boosted ISO Range32 - 102,400100 - 25,600
      Photo Nikon Z7 Olympus PEN E-P7
      ProcessorEXPEED 6TruePic VIII
      Max Image Resolution8256 x 55045184 x 3888
      Other Resolutions5408 x 3600 (DX crop), 6880 x 5504 (5:4), 5504 x 5504 (1:1), 8256 x 4640 (16:9)
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 5:4, 3:2, 16:94:3
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, normal, basicSuper fine, fine, normal
      Bit Depth14-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Direct Sunlight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Preset Manual, Shade
      WB Bracketing3 frames in 2, 4, 6 steps selectable in each A-B/G-M axis.
      Active D-LightingCan be selected from:
      Auto
      Extra High
      High
      Normal
      Low
      Off
      Active D-Lighting Bracketing
      Focus Nikon Z7 Olympus PEN E-P7
      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 ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Full-Time Servo, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AFContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-4 to +19 EV
      Number of Focus Points493121
      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 Z7 Olympus PEN E-P7
      Lens MountNikon ZMicro Four Thirds
      Crop Factor1x2x
      Image Stabilization5-Axis Sensor Shift5-Axis Sensor Shift
      Image Stabilization Compensation5 stops4.5 stops
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Nikon Z7 Olympus PEN E-P7
      Screen TypeTiltingTilting
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.2"3.0"
      Screen Resolution2,100k dot1,040k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Nikon Z7 Olympus PEN E-P7
      ViewfinderElectronic
      Viewfinder Size0.5"
      Viewfinder Coverage100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.80x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.80x
      Viewfinder Resolution3,690k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint21 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +2
      Eye SensorAutomatically switches between monitor and viewfinder displays
      Shutter Nikon Z7 Olympus PEN E-P7
      Shutter TypeMechanical Focal Plane, ElectronicElectronic focal-plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec60 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/16000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting9.0 fps8.7 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 9 fps at 45.7 MP
      Up to 5.5 fps at 45.7 MP
      Flash Nikon Z7 Olympus PEN E-P7
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesFront-curtain sync
      Rear-curtain sync
      Red-eye reduction
      Red-eye reduction with slow sync
      Slow rear-curtain sync
      Slow sync
      Off      		Redeye
      Fill-in
      Flash off
      Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain)
      Slow sync. (1st curtain)
      Slow sync. (2nd curtain)
      Manual
      Flash Range5.40 m at ISO 100
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/200 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +1 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)
      Flash Bracketing3 frames in 0.3/0.7/1.0EV step selectable
      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 metering
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe
      Exposure Nikon Z7 Olympus PEN E-P7
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Highlight-weighted
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range-3 to +17 EV-2 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±5 EV (3, 5 shots at 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments)
      Exposure LockLuminosity locked at detected valueLocks at 1st release of shutter button (can be set to Fn1/Rec button)
      DXO Nikon Z7 Olympus PEN E-P7
      DxO Low Light ISO2668
      DxO Color Depth26.3
      DxO Dynamic Range14.6
      DxO Overall Score99
      Video Nikon Z7 Olympus PEN E-P7
      Movie File FormatMOV
      MP4
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264MPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution3840 x 21603840 x 2160
      External Recording Modes10-Bit via HDMI
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160)
      Full HD (1920 x 1080)
      No crop on 4K Videos
      Webcam Functionality
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min - 60 fps or less
      3 min - 120/100 fps      		30 min
      Terminals Nikon Z7 Olympus PEN E-P7
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output
      1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
      Power I/O1 x USB Type-C Input/Output
      Other I/O1 x USB-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 1) Data Input/Output (Shared with Power Input)
      1 x Nikon DC2 Input
      USB SpeedUSB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Micro
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Nikon Z7 Olympus PEN E-P7
      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
      Bluetooth Version4.2 LE
      Remote Control via MC-DC2, WR-1, WR-T10 (Optional) via smartphone
      Environmental Nikon Z7 Olympus PEN E-P7
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity0 to 85%
      Physical Nikon Z7 Olympus PEN E-P7
      Dimensions134 x 101 x 68 mm (5.28 x 3.98 x 2.68")118 x 69 x 38 mm (4.65 x 2.72 x 1.5")
      Weight (inc. batteries)675 g (1.49 lb / 23.81 oz)337 g (0.74 lb / 11.89 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)8.75 x 7.45 x 5.25"
      Package Weight3.4 lb
      Power and Storage Nikon Z7 Olympus PEN E-P7
      Battery PackEN-EL15bBLS-50
      Battery Life330 shots360 shots
      USB Charging
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: CFexpress Type B / XQDSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)
      Other Nikon Z7 Olympus PEN E-P7
      Self Timer 2, 5, 10 or 20 secs
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      Accessory Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount
      Material of ConstructionMagnesium Alloy
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction SystemImage Dust Off reference data (requires Capture NX-D); image sensor cleaning


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