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Nikon Z6 vs Olympus E-M10

Portability
62
Imaging
75
Features
88
Overall
80
Nikon Z6 front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M10 front
Portability
82
Imaging
53
Features
73
Overall
61

Nikon Z6 vs Olympus E-M10 Key Specs

Nikon Z6
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand 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
  • Released August 2018
  • Later Model is Nikon Z6 II
Olympus E-M10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 396g - 119 x 82 x 46mm
  • Launched March 2014
  • Later Model is Olympus E-M10 II
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Nikon Z6 vs Olympus E-M10 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Nikon Z6 vs Olympus E-M10, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Nikon and Olympus. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the Z6 (25MP) and E-M10 (16MP) and the Z6 (Full frame) and E-M10 (Four Thirds) have different sensor sizing.

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The Z6 was announced 4 years after the E-M10 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the Z6 matches up vs the E-M10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 over the Olympus E-M10

 Z6 E-M10 
LaunchedAugust 2018March 2014More modern by 54 months
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k1037kCrisper display (+1063k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 over the Nikon Z6

 E-M10 Z6 

Common features in the Nikon Z6 and Olympus E-M10

 Z6 E-M10 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Nikon Z6 vs Olympus E-M10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z6 offers outside measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") along with a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) and the Olympus E-M10 has measurements of 119mm x 82mm x 46mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 1.8") having a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the Z6 compared to the E-M10.

Nikon Z6 vs Olympus E-M10 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z6 and E-M10 is 62 and 82 respectively.

Nikon Z6 vs Olympus E-M10 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z6 vs Olympus E-M10 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specs. The image here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Z6 and E-M10.

All in all, both cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Z6 using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Nikon Z6 will deliver greater detail with its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The newer Z6 should have an advantage in sensor technology.

Nikon Z6 vs Olympus E-M10 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z6 vs Olympus E-M10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z6 vs Olympus E-M10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z6 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus E-M10 as a Portrait photography camera
85
manual focus
MP count amazing (25 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with face detect focus
delivers RAW files
71
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z6 Street photography highlights
Olympus E-M10 Street photography highlights
78
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
features focus via touch
environment sealing
very good ISO range (51,200)
77
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
has focus by touch
above average ISO range (25,600)
more heavy than average (396g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z6 Sports photography information
Olympus E-M10 Sports photography information
81
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count amazing (25MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
supports phase detect auto focus
not so great battery life (330 per charge)
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z6 Travel photography highlights
Olympus E-M10 Travel photography highlights
66
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
features focus via touch
MP count amazing (25 megapixels)
not so great battery life (330 per charge)
does not have selfie friendly display
67
has focus by touch
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
more heavy than average (396 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon Z6
Landscape photography with Olympus E-M10
81
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count amazing (25MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
very good ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
not so great battery life (330 per charge)
79
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon Z6
Vlogging with Olympus E-M10
36
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with mic port
does not have selfie friendly display
33
touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have a selfie friendly display
missing microphone socket
more heavy than average (396 grams)
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Nikon Z6 vs Olympus E-M10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z6 and Olympus E-M10
 Nikon Z6Olympus OM-D E-M10
General Information
Company Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Z6 Olympus OM-D E-M10
Class Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2018-08-23 2014-03-18
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed 6 TruePic VII
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 23.9mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 858.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 25 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6048 x 4024 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 51200 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 204800 -
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW pictures
Min enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 273 81
Lens
Lens support Nikon Z Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 15 107
Focal length multiplier 1 2.1
Screen
Type of display Tilting Tilting
Display size 3.2" 3"
Display resolution 2,100k dots 1,037k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots 1,440k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.58x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 12.0 frames per second 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 5.80 m (ISO100)
Flash options Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off Flash Auto, Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual(1/1(FULL)~1/64)
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/200s 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 675 gr (1.49 pounds) 396 gr (0.87 pounds)
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") 119 x 82 x 46mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 95 72
DXO Color Depth rating 25.3 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.3 12.3
DXO Low light rating 3299 884
Other
Battery life 330 photographs 320 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - BLS-5
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (12 sec., 2 sec.,custom (Waiting time 1-30sec.,Shooting interval 0.5/1/2/3sec.,Number of shots 1-10))
Time lapse recording
Storage type XQD card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $1,997 $600