Z7 IIvs OM-D E-M10 IV
Which should you buy?
Landscape & Studio / High-Resolution — Z7 II (2020): The Z7 II is a landscape and studio camera first, everything else second. 45.7MP with weather sealing and dual card slots is a compelling package. If you need resolution, it delivers. If you don't, the Z6 II is the smarter buy.
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
Z7 II (2020)
- Landscape photographers who print large or need to crop significantly
- Studio and commercial photographers requiring maximum resolution
- Architecture photographers where detail is non-negotiable
- Fine-art photographers who shoot primarily from a tripod
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 z7 ii has the highest resolution at 46mp; the om-d e-m10 iv is the most affordable; only the z7 ii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Z7 II (2020) | OM-D E-M10 IV (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,699 | £469 |
| Sensor | 45.7MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS | 20.3MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 45.7MP | 20.3MP |
| Video | 4K/60p, 4K/30p (oversampled), 1080p/120p slow-motion | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 493 points, Eye AF, subject tracking | Phase-detect + contrast detect, 121 points |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 5 stops (up to 6 stops with VR lenses) | 5-axis IBIS, 4.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 10fps mechanical, 10fps electronic | 15fps |
| Battery Life | ~420 shots (CIPA) | ~360 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 705g (body, battery, card) | 383g body only |
| Dimensions | 134.0 × 100.5 × 69.5mm | 121.4 × 83.6 × 49.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.80× magnification | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.46× magnification |
| Screen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen, 2.1M dots | 3.0" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Nikon Z-mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Dual card: 1× CFexpress Type B / XQD + 1× SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, micro HDMI |
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