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Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus E-30

Portability
61
Imaging
77
Features
89
Overall
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Nikon Z6 Mark II front
 
Olympus E-30 front
Portability
60
Imaging
46
Features
54
Overall
49

Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus E-30 Key Specs

Nikon Z6 II
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • 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
  • Revealed October 2020
  • Superseded the Nikon Z6
Olympus E-30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 695g - 142 x 108 x 75mm
  • Announced March 2009
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Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus E-30 Overview

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Nikon Z6 II versus Olympus E-30, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Nikon and Olympus. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the Z6 II (25MP) and E-30 (12MP) and the Z6 II (Full frame) and E-30 (Four Thirds) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Z6 II was unveiled 11 years later than the E-30 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z6 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-30 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Z6 II matches up against the E-30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 II over the Olympus E-30

 Z6 II E-30 
AnnouncedOctober 2020March 2009More recent by 141 months
Screen sizing3.2"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution2100k230kSharper screen (+1870k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus E-30 over the Nikon Z6 II

 E-30 Z6 II 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Nikon Z6 II and Olympus E-30

 Z6 II E-30 
Manually focus Dial precise focus

Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus E-30 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z6 II provides physical dimensions 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-30 has proportions of 142mm x 108mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.3" x 3.0") and a weight of 695 grams (1.53 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the Z6 II and the E-30.

Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus E-30 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z6 II and E-30 is 61 and 60 respectively.

Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus E-30 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus E-30 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements merely by checking a spec sheet. The photograph here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z6 II and E-30.

Clearly, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Z6 II using its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Nikon Z6 II will give you extra detail having an extra 13 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The newer Z6 II will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus E-30 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus E-30 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus E-30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Portrait photography info
Olympus E-30 Portrait photography info
86
manual focus
excellent MP (25 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
59
you can focus manually
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
low MP (12 megapixels)
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Nikon Z6 II as a Street photography camera
Olympus E-30 as a Street photography camera
78
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
provides touch focus
environment sealing
great high ISO (51,200)
72
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon Z6 II
Sports photography with Olympus E-30
82
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent MP (25 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
comes with phase detect autofocus
bad battery pack (410 shots)
51
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports phase detect AF
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
low MP (12 megapixels)
terrible battery life (750 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Travel photography highlights
Olympus E-30 Travel photography highlights
66
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
provides touch focus
excellent MP (25MP)
bad battery pack (410 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
49
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
does not have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery life (750 CIPA)
low MP (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Landscape photography information
Olympus E-30 Landscape photography information
82
manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent MP (25MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
great high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
2 card slots
bad battery pack (410 shots)
52
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
tiny screen (2.7")
low MP (12MP)
terrible battery life (750 shots)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Vlogging highlights
Olympus E-30 Vlogging highlights
36
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have microphone support
screen is not selfie friendly
18
no video recording
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Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus E-30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z6 II and Olympus E-30
 Nikon Z6 Mark IIOlympus E-30
General Information
Company Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Z6 Mark II Olympus E-30
Type Pro Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2020-10-14 2009-03-24
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 surface area 858.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 25 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6048 x 4024 4032 x 3024
Maximum native ISO 51200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 204800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Min enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 273 11
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon Z Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 15 45
Focal length multiplier 1 2.1
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3.2 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 2,100 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - HyperCrystal II LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 98%
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.56x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 14.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 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, Manual, Fill, Red-eye reduction, Slow sync with red-eye reduction, Slow sync, Slow sync 2nd curtain, Off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/200 secs 1/250 secs
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 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 705 gr (1.55 lb) 695 gr (1.53 lb)
Dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 142 x 108 x 75mm (5.6" x 4.3" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 55
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.4
DXO Low light score not tested 530
Other
Battery life 410 pictures 750 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - BLM-1
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (12 or 2 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 $1,299