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Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus FE-3010

Portability
61
Imaging
77
Features
89
Overall
81
Nikon Z6 Mark II front
 
Olympus FE-3010 front
Portability
97
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus FE-3010 Key Specs

Nikon Z6 II
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase 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
  • Introduced October 2020
  • Succeeded the Nikon Z6
Olympus FE-3010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-108mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 108g - 93 x 56 x 18mm
  • Released January 2009
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Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus FE-3010 Overview

Here is a comprehensive overview of the Nikon Z6 II versus Olympus FE-3010, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Nikon and Olympus. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Z6 II (25MP) and FE-3010 (12MP) and the Z6 II (Full frame) and FE-3010 (1/2.3") boast different sensor measurements.

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The Z6 II was brought out 11 years later than the FE-3010 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z6 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus FE-3010 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the Z6 II grades against the FE-3010 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 II over the Olympus FE-3010

 Z6 II FE-3010 
ReleasedOctober 2020January 2009Fresher by 144 months
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution2100k230kSharper display (+1870k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-3010 over the Nikon Z6 II

 FE-3010 Z6 II 

Common features in the Nikon Z6 II and Olympus FE-3010

 Z6 II FE-3010 
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus FE-3010 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z6 II provides exterior dimensions 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 FE-3010 has measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 108 grams (0.24 lbs).

Compare the Nikon Z6 II versus Olympus FE-3010 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the Z6 II and the FE-3010.

Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus FE-3010 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z6 II and FE-3010 is 61 and 97 respectively.

Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus FE-3010 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus FE-3010 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing just by reading specs. The graphic underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z6 II and FE-3010.

All in all, both the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Z6 II featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Nikon Z6 II will deliver extra detail having its extra 13MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images more aggressively. The younger Z6 II provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus FE-3010 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus FE-3010 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus FE-3010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z6 II as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus FE-3010 as a Portrait photography camera
86
you can focus manually
MP count amazing (25MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
26
features face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z6 II as a Street photography camera
Olympus FE-3010 as a Street photography camera
78
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW files
has touch focus
environment proofing
very good high ISO (51,200)
63
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z6 II as a Sports photography camera
Olympus FE-3010 as a Sports photography camera
82
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count amazing (25 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
has phase detect autofocus
terrible battery pack (410 CIPA)
33
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Travel photography highlights
Olympus FE-3010 Travel photography highlights
66
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
has touch focus
MP count amazing (25MP)
terrible battery pack (410 shots)
does not contain selfie friendly display
57
weather sealing
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon Z6 II
Landscape photography with Olympus FE-3010
82
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
good sized screen (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count amazing (25MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
very good high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
has double storage slots
terrible battery pack (410 CIPA)
31
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon Z6 II
Vlogging with Olympus FE-3010
36
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has mic port
does not contain selfie friendly display
28
built in image stabilization (Digital)
features face detection focusing
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic support
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Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus FE-3010 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z6 II and Olympus FE-3010
 Nikon Z6 Mark IIOlympus FE-3010
General Information
Make Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Z6 Mark II Olympus FE-3010
Category Pro Mirrorless Ultracompact
Introduced 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 dimensions 35.9 x 23.9mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 858.0mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 25MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 6048 x 4024 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 51200 1600
Max enhanced ISO 204800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW data
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 273 -
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 36-108mm (3.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Number of lenses 15 -
Crop factor 1 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 2,100k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 14.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.00 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, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/200s -
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 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 705 grams (1.55 pounds) 108 grams (0.24 pounds)
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 93 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 410 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Storage type CFexpress Type B / XQD xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal
Card slots Two Single
Cost at release $1,997 $140