Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus E-M1 III

Following is a extensive overview of the Nikon Z6 II versus Olympus E-M1 III, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by companies Nikon and Olympus. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the Z6 II (25MP) and E-M1 III (20MP) and the Z6 II (Full frame) and E-M1 III (Four Thirds) feature different sensor size.

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The Z6 II was introduced 9 months after the E-M1 III and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Z6 II scores versus the E-M1 III when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Z6 Mark II and Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon Z6 II Gallery and Olympus E-M1 III Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Nikon Z6 II comes with exterior dimensions 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 E-M1 III has specifications of 134mm x 91mm x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") and a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs).

Compare the Nikon Z6 II versus Olympus E-M1 III in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the Z6 II against the E-M1 III.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z6 II and E-M1 III is 61 and 67 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes simply by going through a spec sheet. The pic below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z6 II and E-M1 III.

As you can see, each of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Z6 II using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Nikon Z6 II will produce extra detail using its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The newer Z6 II should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.