Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus SP-590 UZ

Its time to examine more in depth at the Nikon Z6 II versus Olympus SP-590 UZ, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the Z6 II (25MP) and SP-590 UZ (12MP) and the Z6 II (Full frame) and SP-590 UZ (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Z6 II was introduced 11 years after the SP-590 UZ which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Nikon Z6 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus SP-590 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a short overview of how the Z6 II scores versus the SP-590 UZ with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Z6 Mark II & Olympus SP-590 UZ. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon Z6 II Gallery & Olympus SP-590 UZ Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z6 II enjoys external measurements 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 SP-590 UZ has proportions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") having a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the Z6 II versus the SP-590 UZ.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Z6 II and SP-590 UZ is 61 and 72 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions purely by researching specifications. The picture here will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z6 II and SP-590 UZ.

To sum up, both the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Z6 II using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Nikon Z6 II will provide you with greater detail using its extra 13MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more recent Z6 II is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.