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Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus 8010

Portability
61
Imaging
77
Features
89
Overall
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Nikon Z6 Mark II front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33

Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus 8010 Key Specs

Nikon Z6 II
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • 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
  • Released October 2020
  • Older Model is Nikon Z6
Olympus 8010
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 245g - 98 x 64 x 24mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Also referred to as mju Tough 8010
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Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus 8010 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus 8010, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the Z6 II (25MP) and 8010 (13MP) and the Z6 II (Full frame) and 8010 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Z6 II was revealed 10 years after the 8010 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z6 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus 8010 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Z6 II scores vs the 8010 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 II over the Olympus 8010

 Z6 II 8010 
LaunchedOctober 2020February 2010Newer by 131 months
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution2100k230kSharper display (+1870k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus 8010 over the Nikon Z6 II

 8010 Z6 II 

Common features in the Nikon Z6 II and Olympus 8010

 Z6 II 8010 
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus 8010 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon Z6 II has got physical dimensions 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 8010 has sizing of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Check the Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus 8010 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the Z6 II vs the 8010.

Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus 8010 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Z6 II and 8010 is 61 and 92 respectively.

Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus 8010 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus 8010 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z6 II and 8010.

As you can see, both of those cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Z6 II using its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Nikon Z6 II will deliver more detail because of its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The newer Z6 II is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus 8010 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus 8010 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus 8010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Portrait photography information
Olympus 8010 Portrait photography information
86
you can focus manually
MP count excellent (25 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detection focus
saves RAW files
28
good resolution (13MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Street photography info
Olympus 8010 Street photography info
78
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
has focus by touch
weather sealing
great ISO range (51,200)
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (245 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Sports photography info
Olympus 8010 Sports photography info
82
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count excellent (25 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
weather sealing
has phase detect auto focus
not so great battery (410 shots)
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (13MP)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proofing
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Travel photography info
Olympus 8010 Travel photography info
66
weather sealing
has bluetooth
has focus by touch
MP count excellent (25 megapixels)
not so great battery (410 CIPA)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
64
environment proofing
good resolution (13MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (245 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z6 II as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus 8010 as a Landscape photography camera
82
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is decent (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count excellent (25 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
great ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
2 card slots
not so great battery (410 shots)
40
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (13 megapixels)
environment proofing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Vlogging factors
Olympus 8010 Vlogging factors
36
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has external microphone support
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
27
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (245 grams)
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Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus 8010 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z6 II and Olympus 8010
 Nikon Z6 Mark IIOlympus Stylus Tough 8010
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Z6 Mark II Olympus Stylus Tough 8010
Also Known as - mju Tough 8010
Class Pro Mirrorless Waterproof
Released 2020-10-14 2010-02-02
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic III
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 23.9mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 858.0mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 25MP 13MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6048 x 4024 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 51200 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 204800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW pictures
Minimum boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 273 -
Lens
Lens support Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Number of lenses 15 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.9
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 2,100 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 1/4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 14.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated 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
Maximum flash sync 1/200s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 705 gr (1.55 lbs) 245 gr (0.54 lbs)
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 98 x 64 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - Li-50B
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Storage media CFexpress Type B / XQD SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Dual 1
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