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Nikon Z6 vs Olympus E-M5 III

Portability
62
Imaging
75
Features
88
Overall
80
Nikon Z6 front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M5 III front
Portability
80
Imaging
62
Features
88
Overall
72

Nikon Z6 vs Olympus E-M5 III Key Specs

Nikon Z6
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 675g - 134 x 101 x 68mm
  • Released August 2018
  • Updated by Nikon Z6 II
Olympus E-M5 III
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 414g - 125 x 85 x 50mm
  • Announced October 2019
  • Older Model is Olympus E-M5 II
  • New Model is OM System OM-5
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Nikon Z6 vs Olympus E-M5 III Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Nikon Z6 versus Olympus E-M5 III, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Nikon and Olympus. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the Z6 (25MP) and E-M5 III (20MP) and the Z6 (Full frame) and E-M5 III (Four Thirds) offer different sensor sizing.

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The Z6 was introduced 14 months before the E-M5 III which makes them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a quick summation of how the Z6 scores against the E-M5 III in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 over the Olympus E-M5 III

 Z6 E-M5 III 
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k1040kSharper screen (+1060k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus E-M5 III over the Nikon Z6

 E-M5 III Z6 
AnnouncedOctober 2019August 2018Fresher by 14 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Nikon Z6 and Olympus E-M5 III

 Z6 E-M5 III 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Nikon Z6 vs Olympus E-M5 III Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z6 provides 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) whilst the Olympus E-M5 III has measurements of 125mm x 85mm x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 414 grams (0.91 lbs).

Examine the Nikon Z6 versus Olympus E-M5 III in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the Z6 and the E-M5 III.

Nikon Z6 vs Olympus E-M5 III size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Z6 and E-M5 III is 62 and 80 respectively.

Nikon Z6 vs Olympus E-M5 III top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z6 vs Olympus E-M5 III Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing just by researching technical specs. The visual underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Z6 and E-M5 III.

As you can tell, both of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Z6 having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Nikon Z6 will provide you with extra detail using its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older Z6 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon Z6 vs Olympus E-M5 III sensor size comparison

Nikon Z6 vs Olympus E-M5 III Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z6 vs Olympus E-M5 III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z6 Portrait photography info
Olympus E-M5 III Portrait photography info
85
manual focus
megapixel count fantastic (25MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
has face detection focus
saves RAW files
77
manual focus
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
features face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z6 Street photography advice
Olympus E-M5 III Street photography advice
78
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
offers focus by touch
weather proofing
great ISO range (51,200)
83
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
supports touch focus
weather proof
good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon Z6
Sports photography with Olympus E-M5 III
81
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count fantastic (25 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
weather proofing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
low battery (330 CIPA)
76
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
fast continuous shooting (30.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
weather proof
supports phase detect autofocus
not so great battery (310 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z6 Travel photography highlights
Olympus E-M5 III Travel photography highlights
66
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
offers focus by touch
megapixel count fantastic (25MP)
low battery (330 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
77
weather proof
has bluetooth
supports touch focus
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
not so great battery (310 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z6 Landscape photography advice
Olympus E-M5 III Landscape photography advice
81
manual focus
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is decent (3.2 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count fantastic (25 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
great ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
low battery (330 per charge)
77
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
weather proof
not so great battery (310 shots)
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z6 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus E-M5 III as a Vlogging camera
36
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection focus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external microphone support
screen isn't selfie friendly
84
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect autofocus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
comes with microphone jack
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Nikon Z6 vs Olympus E-M5 III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z6 and Olympus E-M5 III
 Nikon Z6Olympus OM-D E-M5 III
General Information
Company Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Z6 Olympus OM-D E-M5 III
Category Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2018-08-23 2019-10-17
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed 6 TruePic VIII
Sensor type BSI-CMOS MOS
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 25 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6048 x 4024 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 51200 25600
Highest boosted ISO 204800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW pictures
Minimum boosted ISO 50 64
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 273 121
Lens
Lens mount Nikon Z Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 15 107
Crop factor 1 2.1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen size 3.2" 3"
Screen resolution 2,100k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.68x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shooting speed 12.0 frames/s 30.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off Auto, redeye, fill, off, redeye slow sync, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, manual
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/200s 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 4096x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 675g (1.49 lbs) 414g (0.91 lbs)
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") 125 x 85 x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 95 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 25.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 14.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 3299 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 photographs 310 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - BLN-1
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage XQD card SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $1,997 $1,199