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Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus E-510

Portability
61
Imaging
77
Features
89
Overall
81
Nikon Z6 Mark II front
 
Olympus E-510 front
Portability
69
Imaging
44
Features
42
Overall
43

Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus E-510 Key Specs

Nikon Z6 II
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise 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
  • Introduced October 2020
  • Old Model is Nikon Z6
Olympus E-510
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 490g - 136 x 92 x 68mm
  • Introduced November 2007
  • Additionally referred to as EVOLT E-510
  • Replaced the Olympus E-500
  • Updated by Olympus E-520
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Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus E-510 Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Nikon Z6 II versus Olympus E-510, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the Z6 II (25MP) and E-510 (10MP) and the Z6 II (Full frame) and E-510 (Four Thirds) possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Z6 II was released 13 years after the E-510 which 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-510 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the Z6 II grades versus the E-510 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 II over the Olympus E-510

 Z6 II E-510 
IntroducedOctober 2020November 2007Newer by 157 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3.2"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution2100k230kSharper screen (+1870k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus E-510 over the Nikon Z6 II

 E-510 Z6 II 

Common features in the Nikon Z6 II and Olympus E-510

 Z6 II E-510 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus E-510 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon Z6 II has exterior measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) and the Olympus E-510 has specifications of 136mm x 92mm x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") and a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs).

Look at the Nikon Z6 II versus Olympus E-510 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the Z6 II versus the E-510.

Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus E-510 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z6 II and E-510 is 61 and 69 respectively.

Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus E-510 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus E-510 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by checking specs. The pic here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Z6 II and E-510.

All in all, both of those cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Z6 II due to its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Nikon Z6 II will resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 15 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more recent Z6 II will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus E-510 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus E-510 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus E-510 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z6 II as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus E-510 as a Portrait photography camera
86
has manual focus
MP count excellent (25MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
features face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
56
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
MP count low (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Street photography info
Olympus E-510 Street photography info
78
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
offers focus via touch
environment proofing
very good high ISO (51,200)
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
lighter than average in class (490 grams)
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Sports photography highlights
Olympus E-510 Sports photography highlights
82
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count excellent (25MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect AF
bad battery power (410 CIPA)
52
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames per second)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon Z6 II
Travel photography with Olympus E-510
66
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
offers focus via touch
MP count excellent (25MP)
bad battery power (410 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
52
lighter than average in class (490g)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse function
MP count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Landscape photography information
Olympus E-510 Landscape photography information
82
has manual focus
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count excellent (25 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
very good high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
has double storage slots
bad battery power (410 per charge)
55
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
MP count low (10MP)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Vlogging features
Olympus E-510 Vlogging features
36
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection focusing
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external microphone port
screen is not selfie friendly
9
no video recording
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Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus E-510 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z6 II and Olympus E-510
 Nikon Z6 Mark IIOlympus E-510
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Z6 Mark II Olympus E-510
Also called - EVOLT E-510
Class Pro Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2020-10-14 2007-11-23
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
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 25MP 10MP
Anti aliasing 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 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 204800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 273 3
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon Z Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 15 45
Crop factor 1 2.1
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3.2" 2.5"
Display resolution 2,100k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
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 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 14.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 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 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 705 gr (1.55 lbs) 490 gr (1.08 lbs)
Dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 136 x 92 x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 52
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.0
DXO Low light score not tested 442
Other
Battery life 410 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage CFexpress Type B / XQD Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card
Card slots Two Single
Retail pricing $1,997 $550