Nikon NIKKOR Z20121 vs Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III
Nikon NIKKOR Z20121
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III 2018
What Buyers Say
Nikon NIKKOR Z20121
The Nikon 40mm f/2 SE lens is widely praised for its compact size, lightweight design, and fast autofocus, making it a favorite for everyday and street photography. Users appreciate the beautiful rendering and value for money, though some note it is not as sharp as the S-line lenses and lacks a lens hood. A few complaints mention misleading packaging and a back-focus issue, but overall sentiment is positive.
Pros
- Compact and lightweight
- Fast autofocus
- Beautiful image rendering
- Great value for money
- Ideal for street photography
Cons
- Not as sharp as S-line lenses
- No lens hood included
- Back-focus issue reported
- Misleading packaging (non-SE version sent)
- Slower autofocus compared to 28mm SE
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III 2018
The Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III is highly praised for its excellent image stabilization, compact and lightweight system, and advanced computational features like Handheld High Res mode. Users coming from full-frame systems appreciate the portability and rugged build, though some note the EVF resolution could be better and low-light autofocus lags behind competitors like the Nikon D500. Overall, it is seen as a versatile and capable camera for travel, landscape, and wildlife photography.
Pros
- Excellent image stabilization
- Compact and lightweight system
- Handheld High Res mode
- Rugged build quality
- Comfortable grip and ergonomics
Cons
- Low resolution EVF
- Low light autofocus not as good as Nikon D500
- No flash included in box
- RAW files not compatible with Mac Photos
Scores
Specifications
| Nikon NIKKOR Z20121 | Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | — | MOS |
| Size | full-frame | micro-four-thirds |
| Megapixels | — | 20.399999618530273 MP★ |
| ISO Range | — | 200★ |
| Processor | — | TruePic IX |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | No data | |
| AF Type | — | Phase Detection: 121 (121 Cross-Type)Contrast Detection: 121 |
| Eye AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Animal AF | — | ✓★ |
| Subject Detection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | — | 15 fps★ |
| Burst (Electronic) | — | 60 fps★ |
| Max Shutter | — | 1/32000 |
| Electronic Shutter | — | ✓★ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | — | 4K★ |
| 4K FPS | — | 30 fps★ |
| 1080p FPS | — | 60 fps★ |
| 10-bit | — | ✗ |
| Log Profile | — | ✓★ |
| RAW Video | — | ✗ |
| Codec | — | H.264/MOV |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | — | 3"★ |
| Touchscreen | — | ✓★ |
| Articulating | — | ✓★ |
| EVF Resolution | — | 2.4M dots★ |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.17 kg★ | 0.58 kg |
| Battery Life | — | 420 shots★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | — | ✓★ |
| Bluetooth | — | ✓★ |
| USB | — | USB-C (USB 2.0)★ |
| HDMI | — | Micro-HDMI |
| Hot Shoe | — | ✓★ |
Pros & Cons
Nikon NIKKOR Z20121
- Strong af (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong build (72nd percentile)
- Strong social proof (67th percentile)
- Below average connectivity (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average video (25th percentile)
- Below average display (30th percentile)
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III 2018
- Strong social proof (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong stabilization (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong build (95th percentile)95th %ile
Verdict
Scores 87 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 20 of 33 specs.