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Nikon Z fc vs Olympus E-PL6

Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
80
Overall
74
Nikon Z fc front
 
Olympus PEN E-PL6 front
Portability
88
Imaging
54
Features
77
Overall
63

Nikon Z fc vs Olympus E-PL6 Key Specs

Nikon Z fc
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 445g - 135 x 94 x 44mm
  • Introduced June 2021
Olympus E-PL6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 325g - 111 x 64 x 38mm
  • Introduced August 2014
  • Successor is Olympus E-PL7
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Nikon Z fc vs Olympus E-PL6 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Nikon Z fc versus Olympus E-PL6, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors Nikon and Olympus. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Z fc (21MP) and E-PL6 (16MP) and the Z fc (APS-C) and E-PL6 (Four Thirds) provide different sensor sizing.

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The Z fc was revealed 7 years after the E-PL6 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z fc being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-PL6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Z fc scores vs the E-PL6 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z fc over the Olympus E-PL6

 Z fc E-PL6 
IntroducedJune 2021August 2014Newer by 85 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k460kSharper display (+580k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL6 over the Nikon Z fc

 E-PL6 Z fc 

Common features in the Nikon Z fc and Olympus E-PL6

 Z fc E-PL6 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Nikon Z fc vs Olympus E-PL6 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z fc features outer measurements of 135mm x 94mm x 44mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 1.7") along with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) while the Olympus E-PL6 has measurements of 111mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon Z fc versus Olympus E-PL6 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the Z fc versus the E-PL6.

Nikon Z fc vs Olympus E-PL6 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Z fc and E-PL6 is 79 and 88 respectively.

Nikon Z fc vs Olympus E-PL6 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z fc vs Olympus E-PL6 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specs. The image below should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z fc and E-PL6.

All in all, both of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Z fc with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Nikon Z fc will show greater detail because of its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images way more aggressively. The more recent Z fc provides an advantage in sensor technology.

Nikon Z fc vs Olympus E-PL6 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z fc vs Olympus E-PL6 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z fc vs Olympus E-PL6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z fc Portrait photography details
Olympus E-PL6 Portrait photography details
82
has manual focus
good MP (21MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
saves RAW files
72
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z fc Street photography details
Olympus E-PL6 Street photography details
74
screen articulates
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
boasts touch focus
good high ISO (51,200)
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition (445 grams)
85
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
provides focus by touch
above average high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z fc Sports photography factors
Olympus E-PL6 Sports photography factors
68
good MP (21MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
low battery (300 per charge)
67
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon Z fc
Travel photography with Olympus E-PL6
72
has bluetooth
boasts touch focus
good MP (21 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
low battery (300 per charge)
heavier than competition (445 grams)
86
provides focus by touch
MP count decent (16MP)
screen is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z fc Landscape photography information
Olympus E-PL6 Landscape photography information
75
has manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
good MP (21MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
good high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
low battery (300 CIPA)
80
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z fc Vlogging features
Olympus E-PL6 Vlogging features
74
screen is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
includes face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external mic jack
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition (445g)
79
screen is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Nikon Z fc vs Olympus E-PL6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z fc and Olympus E-PL6
 Nikon Z fcOlympus PEN E-PL6
General Information
Make Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Z fc Olympus PEN E-PL6
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2021-06-28 2014-08-01
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic VI
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 21MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5568 x 3712 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 51200 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 204800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 209 35
Lens
Lens mount Nikon Z Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 21 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 11.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 7.00 m (bundled FL-LM1)
Flash modes Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels)
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 445g (0.98 lbs) 325g (0.72 lbs)
Physical dimensions 135 x 94 x 44mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 1.7") 111 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 photographs 360 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL25 BLS-5
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $949 $300