Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus E-PL1

Lets look much closer at the Nikon Z6 II versus Olympus E-PL1, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Nikon and Olympus. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the Z6 II (25MP) and E-PL1 (12MP) and the Z6 II (Full frame) and E-PL1 (Four Thirds) possess different sensor size.

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The Z6 II was manufactured 10 years after the E-PL1 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z6 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-PL1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the Z6 II scores against the E-PL1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Z6 Mark II and Olympus PEN E-PL1. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon Z6 II Gallery and Olympus E-PL1 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z6 II provides exterior 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) whilst the Olympus E-PL1 has measurements of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") and a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon Z6 II versus Olympus E-PL1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the Z6 II against the E-PL1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z6 II and E-PL1 is 61 and 86 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading specs. The image below will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z6 II and E-PL1.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Z6 II due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Nikon Z6 II will offer more detail due to its extra 13MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more modern Z6 II should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.