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Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus PEN-F

Portability
61
Imaging
77
Features
89
Overall
81
Nikon Z6 Mark II front
 
Olympus PEN-F front
Portability
84
Imaging
59
Features
79
Overall
67

Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus PEN-F Key Specs

Nikon Z6 II
(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
Olympus PEN-F
(Full Review)
  • 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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 II over the Olympus PEN-F

 Z6 II PEN-F 
ReleasedOctober 2020January 2016Newer by 58 months
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k1037kClearer screen (+1063k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus PEN-F over the Nikon Z6 II

 PEN-F Z6 II 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Nikon Z6 II and Olympus PEN-F

 Z6 II PEN-F 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus PEN-F size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus PEN-F sensor size comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus PEN-F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus PEN-F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Portrait photography factors
Olympus PEN-F Portrait photography factors
86
you can focus manually
great sensor resolution (25 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
75
focusing manually
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z6 II as a Street photography camera
Olympus PEN-F as a Street photography camera
78
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
boasts focus by touch
weather proofing
good high ISO (51,200)
84
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
provides touch focus
very good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z6 II as a Sports photography camera
Olympus PEN-F as a Sports photography camera
82
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor resolution (25MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
weather proofing
sensor has phase detect AF
terrible battery power (410 shots)
67
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
bad battery (330 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Travel photography advice
Olympus PEN-F Travel photography advice
66
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
boasts focus by touch
great sensor resolution (25MP)
terrible battery power (410 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
75
provides touch focus
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
bad battery (330 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z6 II as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus PEN-F as a Landscape photography camera
82
you can focus manually
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor resolution (25MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
good high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
has dual storage slots
terrible battery power (410 per charge)
76
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
very good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
bad battery (330 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Vlogging factors
Olympus PEN-F Vlogging factors
36
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes mic jack
screen is not selfie friendly
78
selfie friendly display
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus PEN-F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z6 II and Olympus PEN-F
 Nikon Z6 Mark IIOlympus PEN-F
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