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Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus E-450

Portability
61
Imaging
77
Features
89
Overall
81
Nikon Z6 Mark II front
 
Olympus E-450 front
Portability
77
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41

Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus E-450 Key Specs

Nikon Z6 II
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand 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
  • Succeeded the Nikon Z6
Olympus E-450
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 426g - 130 x 91 x 53mm
  • Announced March 2009
  • Replaced the Olympus E-330
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Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus E-450 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Nikon Z6 II versus Olympus E-450, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the Z6 II (25MP) and E-450 (10MP) and the Z6 II (Full frame) and E-450 (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor measurements.

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The Z6 II was unveiled 11 years later than the E-450 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology 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-450 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Z6 II matches up against the E-450 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 II over the Olympus E-450

 Z6 II E-450 
AnnouncedOctober 2020March 2009More recent by 141 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution2100k230kCrisper display (+1870k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus E-450 over the Nikon Z6 II

 E-450 Z6 II 

Common features in the Nikon Z6 II and Olympus E-450

 Z6 II E-450 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus E-450 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z6 II features outside measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) and the Olympus E-450 has dimensions of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the Z6 II vs the E-450.

Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus E-450 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z6 II and E-450 is 61 and 77 respectively.

Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus E-450 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus E-450 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading a spec sheet. The photograph below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Z6 II and E-450.

Clearly, both of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Z6 II using its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Nikon Z6 II will offer extra detail having an extra 15MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The fresher Z6 II is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus E-450 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus E-450 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus E-450 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon Z6 II
Portrait photography with Olympus E-450
86
manual focus
amazing megapixels (25MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
features face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
57
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon Z6 II
Street photography with Olympus E-450
78
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
provides focus via touch
environment sealing
good ISO range (51,200)
64
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
lighter than average in class (426g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z6 II as a Sports photography camera
Olympus E-450 as a Sports photography camera
82
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing megapixels (25 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking focus
environment sealing
comes with phase detect autofocus
terrible battery (410 shots)
39
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports phase detect auto focus
slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
not so great battery pack (500 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Travel photography information
Olympus E-450 Travel photography information
66
environment sealing
has bluetooth
provides focus via touch
amazing megapixels (25MP)
terrible battery (410 CIPA)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
53
lighter than average in class (426g)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
not so great battery pack (500 shots)
megapixel count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z6 II as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus E-450 as a Landscape photography camera
82
manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing megapixels (25MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
good ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
has dual storage slots
terrible battery (410 shots)
47
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
small screen (2.7 inch)
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
not so great battery pack (500 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Vlogging factors
Olympus E-450 Vlogging factors
36
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect autofocus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have microphone jack
doesn't have selfie friendly display
9
no video shooting
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Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus E-450 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z6 II and Olympus E-450
 Nikon Z6 Mark IIOlympus E-450
General Information
Brand Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Z6 Mark II Olympus E-450
Type Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2020-10-14 2009-03-31
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic III
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 23.9mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface 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
Peak resolution 6048 x 4024 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 51200 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 204800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Min enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 273 3
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon Z Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 15 45
Focal length multiplier 1 2.1
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 2,100k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.46x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 14.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
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
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/200 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 -
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 grams (1.55 lb) 426 grams (0.94 lb)
Dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 130 x 91 x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 56
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.5
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 512
Other
Battery life 410 pictures 500 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack 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 2 1
Pricing at release $1,997 $138