Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus 6010

Following is a extended analysis of the Nikon Z6 II and Olympus 6010, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Z6 II (25MP) and 6010 (12MP) and the Z6 II (Full frame) and 6010 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The Z6 II was released 11 years after the 6010 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon Z6 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus 6010 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the Z6 II scores versus the 6010 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Z6 Mark II & Olympus Stylus Tough 6010. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon Z6 II Gallery & Olympus 6010 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon Z6 II features outer dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) and the Olympus 6010 has sizing of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the Z6 II and the 6010.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Z6 II and 6010 is 61 and 94 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor sizes only by looking through specifications. The picture below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z6 II and 6010.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Z6 II due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Nikon Z6 II will provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 13MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The more modern Z6 II will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.