Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus E-PL1s

On this page, we are reviewing the Nikon Z6 II versus Olympus E-PL1s, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Nikon and Olympus. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Z6 II (25MP) and E-PL1s (12MP) and the Z6 II (Full frame) and E-PL1s (Four Thirds) posses totally different sensor size.

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The Z6 II was launched 10 years later than the E-PL1s and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z6 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-PL1s being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Z6 II grades vs the E-PL1s in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Z6 Mark II and Olympus PEN E-PL1s. The complete galleries are available at Nikon Z6 II Gallery and Olympus E-PL1s Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z6 II has got external dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-PL1s has proportions of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") and a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs).

Check the Nikon Z6 II versus Olympus E-PL1s in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the Z6 II compared to the E-PL1s.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z6 II and E-PL1s is 61 and 86 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing simply by checking specifications. The photograph here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z6 II and E-PL1s.

Plainly, both of those cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Z6 II due to its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Nikon Z6 II will resolve more detail utilizing its extra 13MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The fresher Z6 II is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.