Nikon D7500 vs Olympus E-M5 III

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Nikon D7500 vs Olympus E-M5 III

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APS-C 369.0mm²
20.9 megapixels
ISO 100 - 51,200

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4/3 226.2mm²
20.4 megapixels
ISO 200 - 6400

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Differences

Nikon D7500 advantages over Olympus E-M5 III

Less expensive
$897 vs $1099
Save money for lenses or accessories
Larger sensor
APS-C vs 4/3
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 4.22 vs 3.36 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

950 vs 310 shots
Capture more photos
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Top deck display
Yes vs No
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Headphone jack
Yes vs No
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Bigger JPEG buffer
100 vs 26 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Bigger RAW buffer
47 vs 23 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
Higher extended ISO
1638400 vs 25600 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Olympus E-M5 III advantages over Nikon D7500

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs tilt-only
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
High resolution composite
Yes vs No
Combine multiple shots to form a super hi-res version
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Thinner
49 mm vs 72 mm
Thinner
Newer
5 years vs 7 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
Longer exposure
60 vs 30 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Faster JPEG shooting
30.0 fps vs 8.2 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
30.0 fps vs 8.2 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Faster shutter
1/32000 vs 1/8000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Similarities

Common Strengths

Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Shoot 4K video
Both provide
Make sure you have a fast computer
Touchscreen
Both provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
Built-in Bluetooth
Both provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
External Mic Jack
Both provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility

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Review Excerpt

New carbon fiber body is light, compact and very comfortable; Same excellent image quality as the flagship D500; Quick 8.2 frames per second burst shooting with generous buffer; Very fast, accurate autofocus; Tilting touch-screen display; Very good battery life; Records ultra high-def 4K and 60fps Full HD too.
Only a single flash card slot; Doesn't support portrait / battery grip accessories; No rear infrared receiver any more; non-CPU AI lenses will be manual only; 4K video comes with a heavy crop; Movie AF is prone to hunting, Extended ISO sensitivities are a gimmick.
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Improved image quality; Very good dynamic range & high ISO performance for a modern MFT sensor; Very fast AF; Excellent image stabilization; 4K video recording; Weather-sealed build quality.
Below average battery life; Small size can be awkward with long, heavy lenses; One SD card slot.
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The Competition

Compared to Nikon D7200

Nikon D7500

Nikon D7200

$797
APS-C

Less expensive
Shoot 4K video

$1016
APS-C

NFC
More telephoto lens reach

Compare Nikon D7500 vs Nikon D7200

Olympus E-M5 III

Nikon D7200

$924
4/3

Focus peaking
Less expensive

$1016
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Olympus E-M5 III vs Nikon D7200

Compared to Canon 80D

Nikon D7500

Canon 80D

$797
APS-C

Shoot 4K video
Fast startup

$935
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
NFC

Compare Nikon D7500 vs Canon 80D

Olympus E-M5 III

Canon 80D

$924
4/3

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$935
APS-C

Less expensive
Larger sensor

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Compared to Pentax K-70

Nikon D7500

Pentax K-70

$797
APS-C

Shoot 4K video
Touchscreen

$597
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Focus peaking

Compare Nikon D7500 vs Pentax K-70

Olympus E-M5 III

Pentax K-70

$924
4/3

Shoot 4K video
Touchscreen

$597
APS-C

Less expensive
Larger sensor

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Compared to Canon 77D

Nikon D7500

Canon 77D

$797
APS-C

Larger sensor
Shoot 4K video

$550
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
NFC

Compare Nikon D7500 vs Canon 77D

Olympus E-M5 III

Canon 77D

$924
4/3

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$550
APS-C

Less expensive
Larger sensor

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Compared to Panasonic G100

Nikon D7500

Panasonic G100

$797
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$599
4/3

Focus peaking
Less expensive

Compare Nikon D7500 vs Panasonic G100

Olympus E-M5 III

Panasonic G100

$924
4/3

In-Camera Image Stabilization
High resolution composite

$599
4/3

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

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