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Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus E-3

Portability
61
Imaging
77
Features
89
Overall
81
Nikon Z6 Mark II front
 
Olympus E-3 front
Portability
56
Imaging
45
Features
56
Overall
49

Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus E-3 Key Specs

Nikon Z6 II
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 705g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Introduced October 2020
  • Older Model is Nikon Z6
Olympus E-3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.5" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 890g - 142 x 116 x 75mm
  • Launched February 2008
  • Older Model is Olympus E-1
  • New Model is Olympus E-5
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Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus E-3 Overview

Here is a extensive assessment of the Nikon Z6 II versus Olympus E-3, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Nikon and Olympus. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the Z6 II (25MP) and E-3 (10MP) and the Z6 II (Full frame) and E-3 (Four Thirds) use different sensor sizes.

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The Z6 II was announced 12 years later than the E-3 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon Z6 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-3 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the Z6 II scores against the E-3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 II over the Olympus E-3

 Z6 II E-3 
LaunchedOctober 2020February 2008Fresher by 154 months
Display dimension3.2"2.5"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution2100k230kSharper display (+1870k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus E-3 over the Nikon Z6 II

 E-3 Z6 II 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Nikon Z6 II and Olympus E-3

 Z6 II E-3 
Focus manually More precise focus

Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus E-3 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z6 II features exterior measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) while the Olympus E-3 has dimensions of 142mm x 116mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 890 grams (1.96 lbs).

Check out the Nikon Z6 II versus Olympus E-3 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the Z6 II compared to the E-3.

Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus E-3 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Z6 II and E-3 is 61 and 56 respectively.

Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus E-3 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus E-3 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing only by looking at specifications. The graphic here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z6 II and E-3.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Z6 II using its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Nikon Z6 II will give you more detail with its extra 15MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The newer Z6 II should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus E-3 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus E-3 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus E-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Portrait photography information
Olympus E-3 Portrait photography information
86
manual focus
megapixel count great (25MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
57
focusing manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z6 II as a Street photography camera
Olympus E-3 as a Street photography camera
78
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
provides focus via touch
environment proofing
great high ISO (51,200)
70
screen articulates
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon Z6 II
Sports photography with Olympus E-3
82
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count great (25 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
environment proofing
comes with phase detect auto focus
not so great battery life (410 CIPA)
58
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
environment proof
comes with phase detect autofocus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z6 II as a Travel photography camera
Olympus E-3 as a Travel photography camera
66
environment proofing
has bluetooth
provides focus via touch
megapixel count great (25 megapixels)
not so great battery life (410 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
55
environment proof
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
missing Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Landscape photography details
Olympus E-3 Landscape photography details
82
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count great (25 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
great high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
2 card slots
not so great battery life (410 shots)
56
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Vlogging info
Olympus E-3 Vlogging info
36
touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have mic support
display is not selfie friendly
18
can't record video
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Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus E-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z6 II and Olympus E-3
 Nikon Z6 Mark IIOlympus E-3
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Z6 Mark II Olympus E-3
Type Pro Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2020-10-14 2008-02-20
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic III
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 23.9mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 858.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 25MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 6048 x 4024 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 51200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 204800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 273 11
Lens
Lens support Nikon Z Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 15 45
Focal length multiplier 1 2.1
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display size 3.2 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of display 2,100k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.58x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 14.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 13.00 m
Flash modes 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
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/200 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 705 gr (1.55 lbs) 890 gr (1.96 lbs)
Dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 142 x 116 x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 56
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 571
Other
Battery life 410 shots -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type CFexpress Type B / XQD Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card
Card slots Dual Single
Cost at release $1,997 $670