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Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus SZ-11

Portability
61
Imaging
77
Features
89
Overall
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Nikon Z6 Mark II front
 
Olympus SZ-11 front
Portability
89
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus SZ-11 Key Specs

Nikon Z6 II
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push 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
  • Revealed October 2020
  • Old Model is Nikon Z6
Olympus SZ-11
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
  • Introduced July 2011
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Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus SZ-11 Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Nikon Z6 II and Olympus SZ-11, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the Z6 II (25MP) and SZ-11 (14MP) and the Z6 II (Full frame) and SZ-11 (1/2.3") offer different sensor measurements.

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The Z6 II was unveiled 9 years after the SZ-11 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z6 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus SZ-11 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the Z6 II grades vs the SZ-11 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 II over the Olympus SZ-11

 Z6 II SZ-11 
IntroducedOctober 2020July 2011Newer by 113 months
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k460kCrisper screen (+1640k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-11 over the Nikon Z6 II

 SZ-11 Z6 II 

Common features in the Nikon Z6 II and Olympus SZ-11

 Z6 II SZ-11 
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus SZ-11 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z6 II has got physical dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) while the Olympus SZ-11 has proportions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon Z6 II and Olympus SZ-11 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the Z6 II versus the SZ-11.

Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus SZ-11 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z6 II and SZ-11 is 61 and 89 respectively.

Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus SZ-11 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus SZ-11 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specifications. The image underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z6 II and SZ-11.

Plainly, both of those cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Z6 II with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Nikon Z6 II will offer you greater detail having an extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more recent Z6 II provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus SZ-11 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus SZ-11 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus SZ-11 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z6 II as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus SZ-11 as a Portrait photography camera
86
you can focus manually
megapixel count amazing (25MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
33
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
features face detection focus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon Z6 II
Street photography with Olympus SZ-11
78
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
supports touch focus
weather proofing
great high ISO (51,200)
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (226 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z6 II as a Sports photography camera
Olympus SZ-11 as a Sports photography camera
82
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count amazing (25MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proofing
supports phase detect AF
bad battery (410 shots)
43
long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery life (200 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Travel photography highlights
Olympus SZ-11 Travel photography highlights
66
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
supports touch focus
megapixel count amazing (25MP)
bad battery (410 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
65
lighter than competitors in class (226g)
megapixel count good (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
great zoom (500mm)
no Timelapse function
low battery life (200 CIPA)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z6 II as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus SZ-11 as a Landscape photography camera
82
you can focus manually
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count amazing (25MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
great high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
2 card slots
bad battery (410 CIPA)
40
quite wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low battery life (200 per charge)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Vlogging info
Olympus SZ-11 Vlogging info
36
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection focusing
good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external mic support
screen is not selfie friendly
31
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
lighter than competitors in class (226g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone port
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Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus SZ-11 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z6 II and Olympus SZ-11
 Nikon Z6 Mark IIOlympus SZ-11
General Information
Company Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Z6 Mark II Olympus SZ-11
Class Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2020-10-14 2011-07-27
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic III+
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 23.9mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 858.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 25 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing 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 pictures
Min enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 273 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-500mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.0-6.9
Macro focus range - 1cm
Number of lenses 15 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 2,100 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 14.0 frames per second 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 9.30 m (@ ISO 1600)
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
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/200 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 705 gr (1.55 pounds) 226 gr (0.50 pounds)
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 410 photographs 200 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media CFexpress Type B / XQD SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Two Single
Retail price $1,997 $253