Nikon P7800 vs Olympus E-M10 II

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Nikon P7800 vs Olympus E-M10 II

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1/1.7 inch 43.3mm²
12.2 megapixels
28.00mm - 200.00mm (35mm eq.)

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4/3 224.9mm²
16.1 megapixels
ISO 200 - 25,600

Go in depth with our full Olympus E-M10 II Review.
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Succeeded by the Olympus E-M10 III
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Differences

Nikon P7800 advantages over Olympus E-M10 II

Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs tilt-only
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Integrated ND filter
Yes vs No
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Higher max flash sync
1/4000 vs 1/250 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots

Olympus E-M10 II advantages over Nikon P7800

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Larger sensor
4/3 vs 1/1.7 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 3.75 vs 1.90 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Fast startup
~0.80 vs 1.8 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
Higher effective ISO

Higher effective ISO

Maximum effective ISO is an estimate of the highest sensitivity at which a camera can capture excellent quality photos.

Cameras with higher effective ISO will be better choices for indoor photography, night shooting, and indoor sports photography, especially if you intend to make large prints.

You can learn more at our glossary entry.

Maximum effective ISO test data courtesy of DxO Mark.
E-M10 II test data on DxO Mark P7800 test data on DxO Mark

842 vs 200 iso
Take photos in low light with less noise
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
Higher-res screen
346k vs 230k pixels
More detail on the screen lets you judge focus and composition
Less shutter lag
0.16 vs 0.42 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
More pixels
16.1 vs 12.2 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Bulb shutter
Bulb vs No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Bigger JPEG buffer
28 vs 6 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Bigger RAW buffer
18 vs 6 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
Faster shutter
1/16000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
25600 vs 6400 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Both provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
RAW file ability
Both provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Slow-motion videos
Both provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

Common Weaknesses

NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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Review Excerpt

Excellent image quality for a 1/1.7" sensor; Versatile 28-200mm eq. lens with fast f/2-4 max aperture; Built-in EVF; Fully articulating LCD; Generous set of physical controls; Built-in flash with wireless support; Standard dedicated hot shoe; Full HD and slo-mo movies.
Slow cycle times and buffer clearing with RAW files; Shallow burst mode buffer; Mediocre autofocus speed and shutter lag; Sluggish UI at times; Slow to switch to movie mode; Optical zoom not supported during movie recording when using manual exposure modes; No built-in Wi-Fi.
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Excellent value for the money; Professional-grade ergonomics; Incredibly good image quality for its class; Solid performance specs across the board; Loaded with features.
Kit lens may not be quite as sharp as previous kit lens from this line; Below average battery life; Somewhat confusing menu systems.
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The Competition

Compared to Nikon P7700

Nikon P7800

Nikon P7700

$500
1/1.7 inch

Eye-level viewfinder

$429
1/1.7 inch

Higher-res screen

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Olympus E-M10 II

Nikon P7700

$349
4/3

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$429
1/1.7 inch

Tilt-swivel screen
In-camera panoramas

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Compared to Pentax MX-1

Nikon P7800

Pentax MX-1

$500
1/1.7 inch

Tilt-swivel screen
Eye-level viewfinder

$399
1/1.7 inch

Higher-res screen
Less shutter lag

Compare Nikon P7800 vs Pentax MX-1

Olympus E-M10 II

Pentax MX-1

$349
4/3

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$399
1/1.7 inch

In-camera panoramas
Integrated ND filter

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Compared to Canon G16

Nikon P7800

Canon G16

$500
1/1.7 inch

Tilt-swivel screen
In-camera panoramas

$499
1/1.7 inch

Slower slow-motion
Focus peaking

Compare Nikon P7800 vs Canon G16

Olympus E-M10 II

Canon G16

$349
4/3

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$499
1/1.7 inch

Slower slow-motion
Longer stills battery life

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Compared to Olympus E-M10

Nikon P7800

Olympus E-M10

$500
1/1.7 inch

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

$399
4/3

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

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Olympus E-M10 II

Olympus E-M10

$349
4/3

Fast startup
Shoots 24p video

$399
4/3

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Compared to Panasonic GX85

Nikon P7800

Panasonic GX85

$500
1/1.7 inch

Tilt-swivel screen
Longer stills battery life

$598
4/3

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

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Olympus E-M10 II

Panasonic GX85

$349
4/3

Higher effective ISO
More telephoto lens reach

$598
4/3

Shoot 4K video
In-camera panoramas

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