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Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus 6020

Portability
61
Imaging
77
Features
89
Overall
81
Nikon Z6 Mark II front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34

Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus 6020 Key Specs

Nikon Z6 II
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 705g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Announced October 2020
  • Superseded the Nikon Z6
Olympus 6020
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 122g - 95 x 62 x 22mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Also referred to as mju Tough 6020
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Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus 6020 Overview

Following is a complete overview of the Nikon Z6 II versus Olympus 6020, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Nikon and Olympus. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the Z6 II (25MP) and 6020 (13MP) and the Z6 II (Full frame) and 6020 (1/2.3") have different sensor size.

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The Z6 II was introduced 10 years after the 6020 which is quite a serious gap 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 6020 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the Z6 II scores against the 6020 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 II over the Olympus 6020

 Z6 II 6020 
ReleasedOctober 2020February 2010More modern by 131 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3.2"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution2100k230kClearer screen (+1870k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Nikon Z6 II

 6020 Z6 II 

Common features in the Nikon Z6 II and Olympus 6020

 Z6 II 6020 
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus 6020 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and volume. The Nikon Z6 II comes with external 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 6020 has sizing of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the Z6 II against the 6020.

Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus 6020 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Z6 II and 6020 is 61 and 95 respectively.

Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus 6020 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus 6020 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes just by reading a spec sheet. The pic below should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z6 II and 6020.

As you can see, both cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Z6 II using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Nikon Z6 II will offer greater detail using its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The younger Z6 II should have a benefit in sensor technology.

Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus 6020 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus 6020 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus 6020 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon Z6 II
Portrait photography with Olympus 6020
86
has manual focus
amazing megapixels (25 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
28
decent sensor resolution (13MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z6 II as a Street photography camera
Olympus 6020 as a Street photography camera
78
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
features touch focus
environment sealing
great high ISO (51,200)
66
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
lighter than average (122 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon Z6 II
Sports photography with Olympus 6020
82
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing megapixels (25 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
environment sealing
supports phase detect AF
not so great battery life (410 CIPA)
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (13 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
environment proofing
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Travel photography info
Olympus 6020 Travel photography info
66
environment sealing
has bluetooth
features touch focus
amazing megapixels (25MP)
not so great battery life (410 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
70
lighter than average (122g)
environment proofing
decent sensor resolution (13 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon Z6 II
Landscape photography with Olympus 6020
82
has manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
decent sized screen (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing megapixels (25 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
great high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
2 card slots
not so great battery life (410 per charge)
40
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (13 megapixels)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon Z6 II
Vlogging with Olympus 6020
36
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with microphone support
screen is not selfie friendly
31
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (122g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic socket
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Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus 6020 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z6 II and Olympus 6020
 Nikon Z6 Mark IIOlympus Stylus Tough 6020
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Z6 Mark II Olympus Stylus Tough 6020
Also called as - mju Tough 6020
Type Pro Mirrorless Waterproof
Announced 2020-10-14 2010-02-02
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic III
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 23.9mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 858.0mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 25 megapixels 13 megapixels
Anti alias 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 64
RAW images
Min enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 273 -
Lens
Lens support Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Total lenses 15 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2" 2.7"
Screen resolution 2,100k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 1/4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 14.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.00 m
Flash modes 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
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/200 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
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 lb) 122 gr (0.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 410 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID - Li-50B
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage CFexpress Type B / XQD SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Two One
Launch pricing $1,997 $279