Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus VR-340

Below, we are evaluating the Nikon Z6 II and Olympus VR-340, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Olympus. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the Z6 II (25MP) and VR-340 (16MP) and the Z6 II (Full frame) and VR-340 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The Z6 II was manufactured 8 years after the VR-340 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Nikon Z6 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus VR-340 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the Z6 II scores versus the VR-340 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Z6 Mark II and Olympus VR-340. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon Z6 II Gallery and Olympus VR-340 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z6 II comes with exterior dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) and the Olympus VR-340 has proportions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon Z6 II and Olympus VR-340 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the Z6 II against the VR-340.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z6 II and VR-340 is 61 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes purely by researching specifications. The picture below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Z6 II and VR-340.

To sum up, both of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Z6 II featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Nikon Z6 II will render extra detail due to its extra 9MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more recent Z6 II will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.