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Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus SZ-10

Portability
61
Imaging
77
Features
89
Overall
81
Nikon Z6 Mark II front
 
Olympus SZ-10 front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
36
Overall
36

Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus SZ-10 Key Specs

Nikon Z6 II
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost 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
  • Announced October 2020
  • Older Model is Nikon Z6
Olympus SZ-10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-4.4) lens
  • 215g - 106 x 67 x 38mm
  • Released February 2011
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Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus SZ-10 Overview

Below is a extensive analysis of the Nikon Z6 II and Olympus SZ-10, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Olympus. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the Z6 II (25MP) and SZ-10 (14MP) and the Z6 II (Full frame) and SZ-10 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizing.

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The Z6 II was released 9 years later than the SZ-10 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z6 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus SZ-10 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a concise summation of how the Z6 II scores against the SZ-10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 II over the Olympus SZ-10

 Z6 II SZ-10 
ReleasedOctober 2020February 2011More recent by 118 months
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k460kClearer screen (+1640k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-10 over the Nikon Z6 II

 SZ-10 Z6 II 

Common features in the Nikon Z6 II and Olympus SZ-10

 Z6 II SZ-10 
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus SZ-10 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera, you should factor its weight and volume. The Nikon Z6 II enjoys outside dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) while the Olympus SZ-10 has sizing of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the Z6 II and the SZ-10.

Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus SZ-10 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Z6 II and SZ-10 is 61 and 90 respectively.

Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus SZ-10 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus SZ-10 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading a spec sheet. The visual here may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z6 II and SZ-10.

As you can see, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Z6 II featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Nikon Z6 II will offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more recent Z6 II should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus SZ-10 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus SZ-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus SZ-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Portrait photography information
Olympus SZ-10 Portrait photography information
86
manual focus
amazing megapixels (25 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports face detection focus
exports RAW files
33
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Street photography info
Olympus SZ-10 Street photography info
78
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW files
includes touch focus
environment proofing
great high ISO (51,200)
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (215g)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Sports photography info
Olympus SZ-10 Sports photography info
82
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing megapixels (25MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proofing
has phase detect auto focus
not so great battery power (410 CIPA)
40
incredible zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
has tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (220 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Travel photography details
Olympus SZ-10 Travel photography details
66
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
includes touch focus
amazing megapixels (25MP)
not so great battery power (410 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
65
lighter than average in class (215 grams)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
very long reach (504mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
bad battery life (220 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Landscape photography features
Olympus SZ-10 Landscape photography features
82
manual focus
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
decent sized screen (3.2 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing megapixels (25 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
great high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
2 card slots
not so great battery power (410 per charge)
40
decently wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
bad battery life (220 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Vlogging factors
Olympus SZ-10 Vlogging factors
36
touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has external mic support
screen isn't selfie friendly
31
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
lighter than average in class (215g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic support
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Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus SZ-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z6 II and Olympus SZ-10
 Nikon Z6 Mark IIOlympus SZ-10
General Information
Make Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Z6 Mark II Olympus SZ-10
Class Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2020-10-14 2011-02-08
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic III+
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 23.9mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 858.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 25 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6048 x 4024 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 51200 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 204800 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Min enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 273 -
Lens
Lens support Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-504mm (18.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.1-4.4
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Available lenses 15 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.2 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 2,100k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 14.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 7.10 m
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
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/200 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 705 grams (1.55 lb) 215 grams (0.47 lb)
Dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 106 x 67 x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 410 pictures 220 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type CFexpress Type B / XQD SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 2 Single
Retail price $1,997 $300