Z30vs OM-D E-M10 IV
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Which should you buy?
Travel & Everyday Video — Z30 (2022): Nikon's lightest Z-mount body — no fuss, excellent subject tracking, and a flip screen for creators.
Travel & Everyday — OM-D E-M10 IV (2020): Compact Micro Four Thirds body with built-in IBIS — ideal for travellers who want stability without bulk.
Who should buy what
Z30 (2022)
- You create video content and want reliable Nikon colour science in a compact body
- You don't need a viewfinder and prioritise the vari-angle flip screen
- You're starting out with interchangeable lenses for content creation on a budget
OM-D E-M10 IV (2020)
- You're new to mirrorless and want a small, uncomplicated first camera to learn on
- You want excellent in-body stabilisation to steady handheld video and shake-prone shooting
- You're drawn to the Micro Four Thirds ecosystem and want to start at the entry level
Quick take: The z30 has the highest resolution at 21mp; the om-d e-m10 iv is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Z30 (2022) | OM-D E-M10 IV (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £479 | £469 |
| Sensor | 20.9MP APS-C CMOS | 20.3MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 20.9MP | 20.3MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 4K/60p (with crop), 1080p/120p | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 209 points, subject tracking (human/animal/vehicle) | Phase-detect + contrast detect, 121 points |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | 5-axis IBIS, 4.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 11fps | 15fps |
| Battery Life | ~300 shots (CIPA) | ~360 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 405g body only | 383g body only |
| Dimensions | 127.5 × 73.5 × 59.5mm | 121.4 × 83.6 × 49.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | None | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.46× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Nikon Z-mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic input, micro HDMI | USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, micro HDMI |
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