Nikon Z6 vs Olympus E-M5 III
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Nikon Z6 vs Olympus E-M5 III Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Nikon Z6 vs Olympus E-M5 III Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Z6 and Olympus OM-D E-M5 III. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon Z6 Gallery and Olympus E-M5 III Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 over the Olympus E-M5 III
Z6 | E-M5 III | |||
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Screen size | 3.2" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 2100k | 1040k | Sharper screen (+1060k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M5 III over the Nikon Z6
E-M5 III | Z6 | |||
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Announced | October 2019 | August 2018 | Fresher by 14 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Nikon Z6 and Olympus E-M5 III
Z6 | E-M5 III | |||
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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.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.
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 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.
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Nikon Z6 vs Olympus E-M5 III Specifications
Nikon Z6 | Olympus OM-D E-M5 III | |
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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 |