Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus SZ-30MR

On this page, we will be evaluating the Nikon Z6 II versus Olympus SZ-30MR, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the Z6 II (25MP) and SZ-30MR (16MP) and the Z6 II (Full frame) and SZ-30MR (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The Z6 II was released 9 years after the SZ-30MR which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z6 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus SZ-30MR being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple view of how the Z6 II matches up vs the SZ-30MR when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Z6 Mark II and Olympus SZ-30MR. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon Z6 II Gallery and Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon Z6 II offers outer measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) whilst the Olympus SZ-30MR has sizing of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

See the Nikon Z6 II versus Olympus SZ-30MR in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the Z6 II against the SZ-30MR.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z6 II and SZ-30MR is 61 and 89 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specifications. The image below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Z6 II and SZ-30MR.

To sum up, each of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Z6 II because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Nikon Z6 II will provide extra detail as a result of its extra 9MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The younger Z6 II will have an edge in sensor innovation.