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Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus E-PL3

Portability
61 Imaging
77 Features
89 Overall
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Nikon Z6 Mark II front
 
Olympus PEN E-PL3 front
Portability
88 Imaging
48 Features
52 Overall
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Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus E-PL3 Key Specs

Nikon Z6 II
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push 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
Olympus E-PL3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 313g - 110 x 64 x 37mm
  • Announced September 2011
  • Succeeded the Olympus E-PL2
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Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus E-PL3 Overview

The following is a extended analysis of the Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus E-PL3, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the Z6 II (25MP) and E-PL3 (12MP) and the Z6 II (Full frame) and E-PL3 (Four Thirds) possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The Z6 II was released 9 years after the E-PL3 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Nikon Z6 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-PL3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Z6 II grades vs the E-PL3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 II over the Olympus E-PL3

		

		

			
 Z6 II E-PL3 
AnnouncedOctober 2020September 2011Newer by 111 months
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k460kClearer screen (+1640k dot)
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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL3 over the Nikon Z6 II

		

		

			
 E-PL3 Z6 II 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Nikon Z6 II and Olympus E-PL3

		

		

			
 Z6 II E-PL3 
Manually focus  Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Selfie screen  Missing selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus E-PL3 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Nikon Z6 II features exterior dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) and the Olympus E-PL3 has specifications of 110mm x 64mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs).
Compare the Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus E-PL3 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the Z6 II against the E-PL3.
Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus E-PL3 size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z6 II and E-PL3 is 61 and 88 respectively.
Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus E-PL3 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus E-PL3 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
More often than not, it is tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading technical specs. The pic here might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z6 II and E-PL3.
As you have seen, both cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Z6 II featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Nikon Z6 II will offer more detail as a result of its extra 13 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more modern Z6 II will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
	
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Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus E-PL3 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus E-PL3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Nikon Z6 II
Portrait photography with Olympus E-PL3
86
 focusing manually
 excellent sensor resolution (25MP)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 provides face detection autofocus
 saves RAW files
60
 has manual focus
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 features face detection autofocus
 supports RAW files
 MP count low (12MP)
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Street Comparison
 Nikon Z6 II as a Street photography camera
 Olympus E-PL3 as a Street photography camera
78
 screen tilts
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 saves RAW files
 supports focus via touch
 weather proofing
 great high ISO (51,200)
84
 screen tilts up and down
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 supports RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Nikon Z6 II Sports photography details
Olympus E-PL3 Sports photography details
82
 great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 excellent sensor resolution (25MP)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 provides tracking autofocus
 weather proofing
 supports phase detect autofocus
 bad battery (410 shots)
45
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 features tracking autofocus
 slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
 MP count low (12MP)
 low battery pack (300 per charge)
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
 Nikon Z6 II as a Travel photography camera
 Olympus E-PL3 as a Travel photography camera
66
 weather proofing
 connects via bluetooth
 supports focus via touch
 excellent sensor resolution (25MP)
 bad battery (410 CIPA)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
44
 missing Timelapse function
 low battery pack (300 shots)
 MP count low (12MP)
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison
Nikon Z6 II Landscape photography info
Olympus E-PL3 Landscape photography info
82
 focusing manually
 change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
 screen size is good (3.2 inch)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 excellent sensor resolution (25MP)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 great high ISO (51,200)
 saves RAW files
 weather proofing
 2 card slots
 bad battery (410 CIPA)
61
 has manual focus
 change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 supports RAW files
 MP count low (12MP)
 low battery pack (300 per charge)
 missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
 Nikon Z6 II as a Vlogging camera
 Olympus E-PL3 as a Vlogging camera
36
 built-in touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 provides face detection autofocus
 video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 comes with external microphone support
 screen isn't selfie friendly
34
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 features face detection autofocus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
 missing external microphone jack
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Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus E-PL3 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z6 II and Olympus E-PL3
 Nikon Z6 Mark IIOlympus PEN E-PL3
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Z6 Mark II Olympus PEN E-PL3
Class Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2020-10-14 2011-09-20
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Truepic VI
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 23.9mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor 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
Max resolution 6048 x 4024 4032 x 3024
Max native ISO 51200 12800
Max enhanced ISO 204800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW format    
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch to focus    
AF continuous    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Number of focus points 273 35
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon Z Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 15 107
Crop factor 1 2.1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3.2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 2,100 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Screen tech - HyperCrystal LCD 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
Min shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 14.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB    
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)
External flash    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Max flash sync 1/200 secs 1/160 secs
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 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
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) 313g (0.69 lbs)
Dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 110 x 64 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 52
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.9
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.3
DXO Low light score not tested 499
Other
Battery life 410 shots 300 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - BLS-5
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/SDXC
Storage slots Dual Single
Cost at release $1,997 $399