Nikon Z6 vs Olympus E-M10 IV

Lets look closer at the Nikon Z6 and Olympus E-M10 IV, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Nikon and Olympus. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the Z6 (25MP) and E-M10 IV (20MP) and the Z6 (Full frame) and E-M10 IV (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor sizes.

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The Z6 was revealed 23 months before the E-M10 IV which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the Z6 grades against the E-M10 IV in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Z6 and Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV. The full galleries are provided at Nikon Z6 Gallery and Olympus E-M10 IV Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon Z6 has got exterior dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") having a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) and the Olympus E-M10 IV has specifications of 122mm x 84mm x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") having a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon Z6 and Olympus E-M10 IV in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the Z6 against the E-M10 IV.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Z6 and E-M10 IV is 62 and 81 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading specifications. The picture below should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z6 and E-M10 IV.

To sum up, the two cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Z6 having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Nikon Z6 will offer you greater detail because of its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Z6 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.