Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus E-P1

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus E-P1, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Nikon and Olympus. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the Z6 II (25MP) and E-P1 (12MP) and the Z6 II (Full frame) and E-P1 (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor sizes.

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The Z6 II was introduced 11 years later than the E-P1 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z6 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-P1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple overview of how the Z6 II grades versus the E-P1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Z6 Mark II & Olympus PEN E-P1. The whole galleries are available at Nikon Z6 II Gallery & Olympus E-P1 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z6 II has got outside dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) while the Olympus E-P1 has measurements of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") having a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Z6 II compared to the E-P1.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Z6 II and E-P1 is 61 and 86 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing just by reading a spec sheet. The visual here will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z6 II and E-P1.

Clearly, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Z6 II using its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Nikon Z6 II will deliver greater detail using its extra 13MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images far more aggressively. The younger Z6 II will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.