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Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus E-P1

Portability
61
Imaging
77
Features
89
Overall
81
Nikon Z6 Mark II front
 
Olympus PEN E-P1 front
Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
42
Overall
45

Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus E-P1 Key Specs

Nikon Z6 II
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • 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
  • Previous Model is Nikon Z6
Olympus E-P1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 355g - 121 x 70 x 36mm
  • Revealed July 2009
  • Replacement is Olympus E-P2
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Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus E-P1 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 II over the Olympus E-P1

 Z6 II E-P1 
RevealedOctober 2020July 2009Fresher by 137 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k230kClearer display (+1870k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus E-P1 over the Nikon Z6 II

 E-P1 Z6 II 

Common features in the Nikon Z6 II and Olympus E-P1

 Z6 II E-P1 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus E-P1 Physical Comparison

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).

Take a look at the Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus E-P1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus E-P1 size comparison

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

Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus E-P1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus E-P1 Sensor Comparison

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.

Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus E-P1 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus E-P1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus E-P1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Portrait photography details
Olympus E-P1 Portrait photography details
86
has manual focus
MP count high (25 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
60
focusing manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
megapixel count low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Street photography details
Olympus E-P1 Street photography details
78
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
features focus via touch
weather sealing
very good ISO range (51,200)
74
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Sports photography advice
Olympus E-P1 Sports photography advice
82
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count high (25MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
weather sealing
supports phase detect autofocus
low battery pack (410 CIPA)
40
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (12MP)
terrible battery pack (300 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z6 II as a Travel photography camera
Olympus E-P1 as a Travel photography camera
66
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
features focus via touch
MP count high (25MP)
low battery pack (410 per charge)
does not feature selfie friendly display
43
doesn't have Time Lapse function
terrible battery pack (300 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Landscape photography features
Olympus E-P1 Landscape photography features
82
has manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count high (25MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
very good ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
has double storage slots
low battery pack (410 shots)
60
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
terrible battery pack (300 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z6 II as a Vlogging camera
Olympus E-P1 as a Vlogging camera
36
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external mic port
does not feature selfie friendly display
29
image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detect autofocus
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
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Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus E-P1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z6 II and Olympus E-P1
 Nikon Z6 Mark IIOlympus PEN E-P1
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Z6 Mark II Olympus PEN E-P1
Category Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2020-10-14 2009-07-29
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic V
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 23.9mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 858.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 25 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6048 x 4024 4032 x 3024
Max native ISO 51200 6400
Max enhanced ISO 204800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 273 11
Lens
Lens mount Nikon Z Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 15 107
Focal length multiplier 1 2.1
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.2" 3"
Resolution of display 2,100k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - HyperCrystal LCD with AR(Anti-Reflective) coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 14.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 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 Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels)
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 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 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 705 gr (1.55 pounds) 355 gr (0.78 pounds)
Dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 121 x 70 x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 55
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.4
DXO Low light score not tested 536
Other
Battery life 410 pictures 300 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - 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 SD/SDHC card
Storage slots Dual One
Price at release $1,997 $182