Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus E-P2
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Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus E-P2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 25MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon Z Mount
- 705g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
- Introduced October 2020
- Old Model is Nikon Z6
(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
- Launched April 2010
- Superseded the Olympus E-P1
- Successor is Olympus E-P3
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The following is a detailed overview of the Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus E-P2, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Nikon and Olympus. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the Z6 II (25MP) and E-P2 (12MP) and the Z6 II (Full frame) and E-P2 (Four Thirds) have different sensor size.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe Z6 II was launched 10 years after the E-P2 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z6 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-P2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the Z6 II matches up against the E-P2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Photography Glossary Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus E-P2 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Z6 Mark II & Olympus PEN E-P2. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon Z6 II Gallery & Olympus E-P2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 II over the Olympus E-P2
| Z6 II | E-P2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | October 2020 |  | April 2010 | Newer by 128 months |
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display dimensions | 3.2" |  | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
| Display resolution | 2100k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+1870k dot) |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus E-P2 over the Nikon Z6 II
| E-P2 | Z6 II |
|---|
Common features in the Nikon Z6 II and Olympus E-P2
| Z6 II | E-P2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very precise focusing | ||
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen |
Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus E-P2 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z6 II enjoys outside measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) while the Olympus E-P2 has proportions of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") and a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the Z6 II vs the E-P2.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z6 II and E-P2 is 61 and 86 respectively.
Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus E-P2 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reviewing a spec sheet. The image underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z6 II and E-P2.
Clearly, both of those cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Z6 II because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Nikon Z6 II will offer more detail utilizing its extra 13 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The newer Z6 II provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
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Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus E-P2 Specifications
| Nikon Z6 Mark II | Olympus PEN E-P2 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Nikon | Olympus |
| Model | Nikon Z6 Mark II | Olympus PEN E-P2 |
| Category | Pro Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Introduced | 2020-10-14 | 2010-04-22 |
| 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 | 4:3 |
| Highest resolution | 6048 x 4024 | 4032 x 3024 |
| Highest native ISO | 51200 | 6400 |
| Highest boosted ISO | 204800 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Lowest boosted ISO | 50 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| 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 | 11 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Nikon Z | Micro Four Thirds |
| Total lenses | 15 | 107 |
| Crop factor | 1 | 2.1 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3.2 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 2,100 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Screen technology | - | HyperCrystal LCD with AR(Anti-Reflective) coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic (optional) |
| Viewfinder resolution | 3,690 thousand dot | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.8x | - |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 60 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 14.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated 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 | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash sync | 1/200 secs | 1/180 secs |
| 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 | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
| Video 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 | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 705g (1.55 lbs) | 355g (0.78 lbs) |
| Physical 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 All around score | not tested | 56 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 21.5 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 10.4 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 505 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 410 images | 300 images |
| Form of battery | 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 | ||
| Storage media | CFexpress Type B / XQD | SD/SDHC card |
| Storage slots | Two | 1 |
| Pricing at launch | $1,997 | $799 |