Nikon Z6 vs Olympus E-M1

On this page, we will be comparing the Nikon Z6 and Olympus E-M1, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by rivals Nikon and Olympus. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Z6 (25MP) and E-M1 (16MP) and the Z6 (Full frame) and E-M1 (Four Thirds) boast different sensor dimensions.

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The Z6 was revealed 4 years after the E-M1 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a quick summation of how the Z6 scores versus the E-M1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Z6 & Olympus OM-D E-M1. The full galleries are available at Nikon Z6 Gallery & Olympus E-M1 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z6 provides outside dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) while the Olympus E-M1 has proportions of 130mm x 94mm x 63mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.5") with a weight of 497 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the Z6 and the E-M1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z6 and E-M1 is 62 and 71 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by researching specifications. The pic underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z6 and E-M1.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Z6 using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Nikon Z6 will result in extra detail because of its extra 9MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more modern Z6 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.