Nikon Z6 vs Olympus E-M1 II
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Nikon Z6 vs Olympus E-M1 II Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 25MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon Z Mount
- 675g - 134 x 101 x 68mm
- Announced August 2018
- Newer Model is Nikon Z6 II
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 574g - 134 x 91 x 67mm
- Launched September 2016
- Superseded the Olympus E-M1
- Replacement is Olympus E-M1 III

Nikon Z6 vs Olympus E-M1 II Overview
Below is a in-depth assessment of the Nikon Z6 and Olympus E-M1 II, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Olympus. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the Z6 (25MP) and E-M1 II (20MP) and the Z6 (Full frame) and E-M1 II (Four Thirds) offer totally different sensor sizing.

The Z6 was launched 24 months later than the E-M1 II which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the Z6 scores versus the E-M1 II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Nikon Z6 vs Olympus E-M1 II Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Z6 and Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon Z6 Gallery and Olympus E-M1 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 over the Olympus E-M1 II
Z6 | E-M1 II | |||
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Launched | August 2018 | ![]() | September 2016 | More recent by 24 months |
Screen size | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 2100k | ![]() | 1037k | Sharper screen (+1063k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 II over the Nikon Z6
E-M1 II | Z6 | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Common features in the Nikon Z6 and Olympus E-M1 II
Z6 | E-M1 II | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Nikon Z6 vs Olympus E-M1 II Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z6 features physical measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") and a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) and the Olympus E-M1 II has proportions of 134mm x 91mm x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6") along with a weight of 574 grams (1.27 lbs).
Compare the Nikon Z6 and Olympus E-M1 II in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the Z6 and the E-M1 II.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z6 and E-M1 II is 62 and 68 respectively.

Nikon Z6 vs Olympus E-M1 II Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading specs. The photograph here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z6 and E-M1 II.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Z6 due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Nikon Z6 will offer more detail utilizing its extra 5MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The newer Z6 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.

Nikon Z6 vs Olympus E-M1 II Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon Z6 vs Olympus E-M1 II Specifications
Nikon Z6 | Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Olympus |
Model | Nikon Z6 | Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II |
Type | Pro Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
Announced | 2018-08-23 | 2016-09-19 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Expeed 6 | TruePic VIII |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 35.9 x 23.9mm | 17.4 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 858.0mm² | 226.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 25MP | 20MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Peak resolution | 6048 x 4024 | 5184 x 3888 |
Highest native ISO | 51200 | 25600 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 204800 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW photos | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | 50 | 64 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 273 | 121 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Nikon Z | Micro Four Thirds |
Available lenses | 15 | 107 |
Crop factor | 1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
Display sizing | 3.2 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 2,100 thousand dot | 1,037 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,690 thousand dot | 2,360 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.8x | 0.74x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 60s |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/8000s |
Max quiet shutter speed | - | 1/32000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 12.0 frames per second | 60.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 9.10 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off | Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/200s | 1/250s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM, 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 4096x2160 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MOV, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 675g (1.49 lb) | 574g (1.27 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 134 x 101 x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") | 134 x 91 x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 95 | 80 |
DXO Color Depth score | 25.3 | 23.7 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 14.3 | 12.8 |
DXO Low light score | 3299 | 1312 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 photographs | 350 photographs |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | BLH-1 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | XQD card | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots |
Storage slots | Single | 2 |
Cost at release | $1,997 | $1,700 |