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Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus E-1

Portability
61
Imaging
77
Features
89
Overall
81
Nikon Z6 Mark II front
 
Olympus E-1 front
Portability
59
Imaging
38
Features
36
Overall
37

Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus E-1 Key Specs

Nikon Z6 II
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 705g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Released October 2020
  • Previous Model is Nikon Z6
Olympus E-1
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 735g - 141 x 104 x 81mm
  • Introduced November 2003
  • Replacement is Olympus E-3
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Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus E-1 Overview

Below is a in depth comparison of the Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus E-1, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Pro DSLR by competitors Nikon and Olympus. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the Z6 II (25MP) and E-1 (5MP) and the Z6 II (Full frame) and E-1 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The Z6 II was unveiled 17 years later than the E-1 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z6 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-1 being a Large SLR camera.

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the Z6 II grades vs the E-1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 II over the Olympus E-1

 Z6 II E-1 
IntroducedOctober 2020November 2003More recent by 206 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3.2"1.8"Larger display (+1.4")
Display resolution2100k134kCrisper display (+1966k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus E-1 over the Nikon Z6 II

 E-1 Z6 II 

Common features in the Nikon Z6 II and Olympus E-1

 Z6 II E-1 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus E-1 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z6 II has got physical dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-1 has measurements of 141mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") and a weight of 735 grams (1.62 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus E-1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the Z6 II compared to the E-1.

Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus E-1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Z6 II and E-1 is 61 and 59 respectively.

Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus E-1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus E-1 Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading through a spec sheet. The visual here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Z6 II and E-1.

Clearly, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Z6 II having a larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Nikon Z6 II will resolve greater detail having an extra 20 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The fresher Z6 II will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus E-1 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus E-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus E-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Portrait photography advice
Olympus E-1 Portrait photography advice
86
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is fantastic (25 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
46
has manual focus
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
no liveview
sensor resolution low (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Street photography highlights
Olympus E-1 Street photography highlights
78
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
features focus by touch
weather proofing
great ISO range (51,200)
57
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
weather proof
lighter than competition in class (735g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Sports photography details
Olympus E-1 Sports photography details
82
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is fantastic (25MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proofing
supports phase detect autofocus
low battery power (410 shots)
40
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
weather proof
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no liveview
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (5 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Travel photography features
Olympus E-1 Travel photography features
66
weather proofing
has bluetooth
features focus by touch
sensor resolution is fantastic (25 megapixels)
low battery power (410 CIPA)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
47
lighter than competition in class (735g)
weather proof
doesn't have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (5 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Landscape photography features
Olympus E-1 Landscape photography features
82
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
decent sized screen (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is fantastic (25 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
great ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
2 card slots
low battery power (410 CIPA)
46
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
weather proof
screen is somewhat small (1.8 inch)
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (5 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Vlogging features
Olympus E-1 Vlogging features
36
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external microphone support
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
9
no video shooting
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Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus E-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z6 II and Olympus E-1
 Nikon Z6 Mark IIOlympus E-1
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Z6 Mark II Olympus E-1
Type Pro Mirrorless Pro DSLR
Released 2020-10-14 2003-11-29
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Large SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 23.9mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 858.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 25 megapixels 5 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Maximum resolution 6048 x 4024 2560 x 1920
Maximum native ISO 51200 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 204800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Min boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 273 3
Lens
Lens mount Nikon Z Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 15 45
Crop factor 1 2.1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2 inches 1.8 inches
Resolution of screen 2,100k dot 134k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.48x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 14.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/200 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 56 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 56 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM -
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 705g (1.55 lb) 735g (1.62 lb)
Dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 141 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 410 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage CFexpress Type B / XQD Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Storage slots Two 1
Launch price $1,997 $1,700