Nikon D750 vs Olympus E-M1 II

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Nikon D750 and Olympus E-M1 II, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the D750 (24MP) and the E-M1 II (20MP) is relatively well matched but the D750 (Full frame) and E-M1 II (Four Thirds) possess totally different sensor size.

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The D750 was brought out 24 months before the E-M1 II which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon D750 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Olympus E-M1 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick view of how the D750 scores against the E-M1 II with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon D750 and Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II. The entire galleries are available at Nikon D750 Gallery and Olympus E-M1 II Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D750 has got external dimensions of 141mm x 113mm x 78mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.1") having a weight of 840 grams (1.85 lbs) and the Olympus E-M1 II has dimensions of 134mm x 91mm x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6") with a weight of 574 grams (1.27 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the D750 compared to the E-M1 II.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the D750 and E-M1 II is 57 and 68 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements merely by checking technical specs. The visual below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D750 and E-M1 II.

As you have seen, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The D750 due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Nikon D750 will give extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The older D750 is going to be behind in sensor tech.