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Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus E-600

Portability
61
Imaging
77
Features
89
Overall
81
Nikon Z6 Mark II front
 
Olympus E-600 front
Portability
71
Imaging
47
Features
50
Overall
48

Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus E-600 Key Specs

Nikon Z6 II
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost 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
  • Released October 2020
  • Earlier Model is Nikon Z6
Olympus E-600
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 515g - 130 x 94 x 60mm
  • Launched August 2009
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Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus E-600 Overview

The following is a extensive assessment of the Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus E-600, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Nikon and Olympus. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the Z6 II (25MP) and E-600 (12MP) and the Z6 II (Full frame) and E-600 (Four Thirds) posses different sensor measurements.

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The Z6 II was introduced 11 years after the E-600 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z6 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-600 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the Z6 II scores vs the E-600 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 II over the Olympus E-600

 Z6 II E-600 
LaunchedOctober 2020August 2009Newer by 136 months
Display dimensions3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution2100k230kCrisper display (+1870k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus E-600 over the Nikon Z6 II

 E-600 Z6 II 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Nikon Z6 II and Olympus E-600

 Z6 II E-600 
Manually focus More precise focus

Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus E-600 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. 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-600 has dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") having a weight of 515 grams (1.14 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus E-600 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the Z6 II compared to the E-600.

Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus E-600 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Z6 II and E-600 is 61 and 71 respectively.

Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus E-600 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus E-600 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions merely by going over specifications. The picture below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Z6 II and E-600.

Plainly, both the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Z6 II having a larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Nikon Z6 II will offer you more detail using its extra 13 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The newer Z6 II should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus E-600 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus E-600 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus E-600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Portrait photography features
Olympus E-600 Portrait photography features
86
has manual focus
high resolution (25 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detection focus
exports RAW files
60
focusing manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
low megapixels (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Street photography info
Olympus E-600 Street photography info
78
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
features focus by touch
environment sealing
very good ISO range (51,200)
76
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z6 II as a Sports photography camera
Olympus E-600 as a Sports photography camera
82
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high resolution (25MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment sealing
supports phase detect auto focus
terrible battery power (410 CIPA)
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with phase detect AF
continuous shooting slow (4.0 fps)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
bad battery (500 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Travel photography details
Olympus E-600 Travel photography details
66
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
features focus by touch
high resolution (25MP)
terrible battery power (410 CIPA)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
53
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
lack of Timelapse mode
bad battery (500 CIPA)
low megapixels (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Landscape photography factors
Olympus E-600 Landscape photography factors
82
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high resolution (25 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
very good ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
has double storage slots
terrible battery power (410 shots)
53
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
screen is small (2.7 inch)
low megapixels (12MP)
bad battery (500 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon Z6 II
Vlogging with Olympus E-600
36
touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external mic port
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
18
no video
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Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus E-600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z6 II and Olympus E-600
 Nikon Z6 Mark IIOlympus E-600
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Z6 Mark II Olympus E-600
Type Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2020-10-14 2009-08-30
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 area 858.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 25 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Maximum resolution 6048 x 4024 4032 x 3024
Maximum native ISO 51200 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 204800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Min boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 273 7
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon Z Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 15 45
Focal length multiplier 1 2.1
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully Articulated
Display size 3.2" 2.7"
Display resolution 2,100 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - HyperCrystal LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.48x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 14.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 12.00 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, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Fill-in, Manual
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/200 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 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 grams (1.55 pounds) 515 grams (1.14 pounds)
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 130 x 94 x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 55
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.5
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 541
Other
Battery life 410 photos 500 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - BLS-1
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 Dual 1
Retail pricing $1,997 $0