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Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus 1

Portability
61 Imaging
76 Features
89 Overall
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Nikon Z6 Mark II front
 
Olympus Stylus 1 front
Portability
79 Imaging
37 Features
65 Overall
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Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus 1 Key Specs

Nikon Z6 II
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase 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
  • Succeeded the Nikon Z6
Olympus 1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
  • 402g - 116 x 87 x 57mm
  • Released November 2013
  • Renewed by Olympus 1s
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Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus 1 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Nikon Z6 II and Olympus 1, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Olympus. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the Z6 II (25MP) and 1 (12MP) and the Z6 II (Full frame) and 1 (1/1.7") posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The Z6 II was launched 6 years after the 1 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z6 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus 1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Z6 II grades against the 1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 II over the Olympus 1

		

		

			
 Z6 II 1 
ReleasedOctober 2020November 2013Newer by 84 months
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k1040kCrisper display (+1060k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus 1 over the Nikon Z6 II

		

		

			
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Common features in the Nikon Z6 II and Olympus 1

		

		

			
 Z6 II 1 
Focus manually  More exact focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Selfie screen  Neither has selfie screen
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus 1 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z6 II has outer 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) whilst the Olympus 1 has measurements of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).
Compare the Nikon Z6 II and Olympus 1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the Z6 II against the 1.
Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus 1 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Z6 II and 1 is 61 and 79 respectively.
Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus 1 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus 1 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, it's tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions merely by researching specifications. The image below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Z6 II and 1.
Plainly, both of those cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Z6 II due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Nikon Z6 II will result in greater detail utilizing its extra 13MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The younger Z6 II will have a benefit in sensor technology.
	
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Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus 1 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus 1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Nikon Z6 II as a Portrait photography camera
 Olympus 1 as a Portrait photography camera
85
 has manual focus
 MP count great (25 megapixels)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 delivers RAW formats
48
 has manual focus
 above average flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
 offers face detect focusing
 supports RAW formats
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is very small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison
 Nikon Z6 II as a Street photography camera
 Olympus 1 as a Street photography camera
78
 screen tilts
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 delivers RAW formats
 supports focus via touch
 environment proof
 above average ISO range (51,200)
70
 screen tilts up and down
 image stabilization (Optical)
 supports RAW formats
 has touch to focus
 sensor  is very small (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison
Nikon Z6 II Sports photography advice
Olympus 1 Sports photography advice
81
 max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 MP count great (25 megapixels)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 comes with tracking focus
 environment proof
 supports phase detect autofocus
 terrible battery life (410 per charge)
43
 image stabilization (Optical)
 offers tracking focus
 good battery pack (410 shots)
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 sensor  is very small (1/1.7")
 does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Nikon Z6 II
Travel photography with Olympus 1
66
 environment proof
 connects via bluetooth
 supports focus via touch
 MP count great (25MP)
 terrible battery life (410 shots)
 does not offer selfie friendly display
61
 good battery pack (410 per charge)
 has touch to focus
 built-in flash
 rather wide (28mm)
 very long reach (300mm)
 missing Timelapse function
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Nikon Z6 II Landscape photography features
Olympus 1 Landscape photography features
81
 has manual focus
 switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
 screen size is good (3.2 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 MP count great (25MP)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 above average ISO range (51,200)
 delivers RAW formats
 environment proof
 two card slots
 terrible battery life (410 shots)
49
 has manual focus
 rather wide (28mm)
 screen size is decent (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 supports RAW formats
 good battery pack (410 per charge)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 sensor  is very small (1/1.7")
 missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Nikon Z6 II
Vlogging with Olympus 1
36
 built-in touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 comes with mic socket
 does not offer selfie friendly display
32
 rather wide (28mm)
 touchscreen enabled
 image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detect focusing
 good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 missing microphone socket
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Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus 1 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z6 II and Olympus 1
 Nikon Z6 Mark IIOlympus Stylus 1
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Z6 Mark II Olympus Stylus 1
Class Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2020-10-14 2013-11-25
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic VI
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 23.9mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 858.0mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 25 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 6048 x 4024 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 51200 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 204800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files    
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
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 25
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-300mm (10.7x)
Largest aperture - f/2.8
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Total lenses 15 -
Focal length multiplier 1 4.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3.2 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 2,100 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Screen tech - LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots 1,440 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 14.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 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 Auto, redeye reduction, fill-on, off, redeye reduction slow sync, full, manual
External flash    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Max flash synchronize 1/200 secs 1/2000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
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 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p); high speed: 640 x 480 (120p), 320 x 240 (240p)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
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 gr (1.55 pounds) 402 gr (0.89 pounds)
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 116 x 87 x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 51
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 179
Other
Battery life 410 photos 410 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - BLS-5
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage CFexpress Type B / XQD SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 2 Single
Launch pricing $1,997 $700