Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus 1s

Let's look more closely at the Nikon Z6 II and Olympus 1s, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Olympus. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the Z6 II (25MP) and 1s (12MP) and the Z6 II (Full frame) and 1s (1/1.7") boast different sensor size.

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The Z6 II was revealed 5 years after the 1s which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z6 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus 1s being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the Z6 II matches up against the 1s in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Z6 Mark II & Olympus Stylus 1s. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon Z6 II Gallery & Olympus 1s Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z6 II enjoys exterior 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 1s has proportions of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") with a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).

Look at the Nikon Z6 II and Olympus 1s in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the Z6 II against the 1s.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Z6 II and 1s is 61 and 79 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specs. The picture below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z6 II and 1s.

All in all, the two cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Z6 II having a bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Nikon Z6 II will offer extra detail because of its extra 13MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The fresher Z6 II provides a benefit in sensor innovation.