Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus PEN-F
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Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus PEN-F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 25MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand 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
- Released October 2020
- Earlier Model is Nikon Z6
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- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 427g - 125 x 72 x 37mm
- Released January 2016
Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus PEN-F Overview
Here, we will be evaluating the Nikon Z6 II and Olympus PEN-F, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Nikon and Olympus. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the Z6 II (25MP) and PEN-F (20MP) and the Z6 II (Full frame) and PEN-F (Four Thirds) offer different sensor dimensions.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe Z6 II was unveiled 4 years after the PEN-F which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z6 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus PEN-F being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summation of how the Z6 II grades against the PEN-F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus PEN-F Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Z6 Mark II and Olympus PEN-F. The full galleries are provided at Nikon Z6 II Gallery and Olympus PEN-F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 II over the Olympus PEN-F
Z6 II | PEN-F | |||
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Released | October 2020 | January 2016 | Newer by 58 months | |
Screen size | 3.2" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 2100k | 1037k | Clearer screen (+1063k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus PEN-F over the Nikon Z6 II
PEN-F | Z6 II | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Nikon Z6 II and Olympus PEN-F
Z6 II | PEN-F | |||
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Focus manually | Very accurate focus | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus PEN-F Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z6 II comes with physical measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) while the Olympus PEN-F has dimensions of 125mm x 72mm x 37mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).
Analyze the Nikon Z6 II and Olympus PEN-F in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the Z6 II vs the PEN-F.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Z6 II and PEN-F is 61 and 84 respectively.
Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus PEN-F Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions simply by looking at technical specs. The picture below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Z6 II and PEN-F.
As you can tell, each of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Z6 II having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Nikon Z6 II will give more detail having an extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots way more aggressively. The more modern Z6 II should have a benefit in sensor technology.
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Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus PEN-F Specifications
Nikon Z6 Mark II | Olympus PEN-F | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Olympus |
Model type | Nikon Z6 Mark II | Olympus PEN-F |
Category | Pro Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Released | 2020-10-14 | 2016-01-27 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | TruePic VII |
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 | 20 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 6048 x 4024 | 5184 x 3888 |
Max native ISO | 51200 | 25600 |
Max boosted ISO | 204800 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW photos | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 50 | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 273 | 81 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Nikon Z | Micro Four Thirds |
Number of lenses | 15 | 107 |
Crop factor | 1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
Screen size | 3.2 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 2,100 thousand dot | 1,037 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,690 thousand dot | 2,360 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.8x | 0.62x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 60 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Maximum silent shutter speed | - | 1/16000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 14.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off | Flash Auto, Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain) |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/200 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 | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 705 gr (1.55 lb) | 427 gr (0.94 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") | 125 x 72 x 37mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 74 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.1 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.4 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 894 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 410 shots | 330 shots |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | BLN-1 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) | Yes (2 or 12 seconds, custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | CFexpress Type B / XQD | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Two | One |
Pricing at launch | $1,997 | $1,000 |