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Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus FE-25

Portability
61
Imaging
77
Features
89
Overall
81
Nikon Z6 Mark II front
 
Olympus FE-25 front
Portability
98
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24

Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus FE-25 Key Specs

Nikon Z6 II
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump 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
  • Announced October 2020
  • Old Model is Nikon Z6
Olympus FE-25
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 0
  • No Video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 93 x 62 x 24mm
  • Introduced January 2009
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Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus FE-25 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Nikon Z6 II and Olympus FE-25, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Nikon and Olympus. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the Z6 II (25MP) and FE-25 (10MP) and the Z6 II (Full frame) and FE-25 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizing.

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The Z6 II was announced 11 years after the FE-25 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z6 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus FE-25 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a brief summation of how the Z6 II scores versus the FE-25 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 II over the Olympus FE-25

 Z6 II FE-25 
IntroducedOctober 2020January 2009More modern by 144 months
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3.2"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution2100k112kClearer screen (+1988k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-25 over the Nikon Z6 II

 FE-25 Z6 II 

Common features in the Nikon Z6 II and Olympus FE-25

 Z6 II FE-25 
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus FE-25 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z6 II offers physical measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) and the Olympus FE-25 has measurements of 93mm x 62mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Examine the Nikon Z6 II and Olympus FE-25 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the Z6 II vs the FE-25.

Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus FE-25 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z6 II and FE-25 is 61 and 98 respectively.

Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus FE-25 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus FE-25 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes only by going over specs. The image here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Z6 II and FE-25.

All in all, each of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Z6 II using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Nikon Z6 II will offer you greater detail with its extra 15 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more modern Z6 II provides a benefit in sensor tech.

Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus FE-25 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus FE-25 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus FE-25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Portrait photography details
Olympus FE-25 Portrait photography details
86
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is great (25MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
has face detect focusing
exports RAW files
19
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon Z6 II
Street photography with Olympus FE-25
78
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
provides touch to focus
environment proof
very good ISO range (51,200)
48
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
low maximum ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Sports photography factors
Olympus FE-25 Sports photography factors
82
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is great (25 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking focus
environment proof
comes with phase detect AF
bad battery power (410 CIPA)
16
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z6 II as a Travel photography camera
Olympus FE-25 as a Travel photography camera
66
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
provides touch to focus
sensor resolution is great (25MP)
bad battery power (410 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
61
flash built-in
great maximum aperture (f)
missing Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Landscape photography details
Olympus FE-25 Landscape photography details
82
you can focus manually
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is decent (3.2 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is great (25 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
very good ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW files
environment proof
has double storage slots
bad battery power (410 per charge)
27
great maximum aperture (f)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
small screen (2.4 inches)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon Z6 II
Vlogging with Olympus FE-25
36
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have mic port
screen isn't selfie friendly
9
no video
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Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus FE-25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z6 II and Olympus FE-25
 Nikon Z6 Mark IIOlympus FE-25
General Information
Brand Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Z6 Mark II Olympus FE-25
Category Pro Mirrorless Ultracompact
Announced 2020-10-14 2009-01-07
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 23.9mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 858.0mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 25MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 6048 x 4024 3648 x 2768
Highest native ISO 51200 -
Highest boosted ISO 204800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Minimum boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 273 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens focal range - ()
Number of lenses 15 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2 inch 2.4 inch
Resolution of screen 2,100k dots 112k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 14.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash settings Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/200s -
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 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 705 grams (1.55 lb) -
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 93 x 62 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 410 shots -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage type CFexpress Type B / XQD -
Card slots Two Single
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