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Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus E-600

Portability
61
Imaging
80
Features
92
Overall
84
Nikon Z7 Mark II front
 
Olympus E-600 front
Portability
71
Imaging
47
Features
50
Overall
48

Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus E-600 Key Specs

Nikon Z7 II
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Increase to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 705g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Revealed October 2020
  • Succeeded the Nikon Z7
Olympus E-600
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 515g - 130 x 94 x 60mm
  • Launched August 2009
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Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus E-600 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Nikon Z7 II and Olympus E-600, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Nikon and Olympus. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the Z7 II (46MP) and E-600 (12MP) and the Z7 II (Full frame) and E-600 (Four Thirds) use different sensor sizes.

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The Z7 II was released 11 years later than the E-600 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Nikon Z7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-600 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the Z7 II matches up vs the E-600 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 II over the Olympus E-600

 Z7 II E-600 
LaunchedOctober 2020August 2009More recent by 136 months
Display dimension3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution2100k230kCrisper display (+1870k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus E-600 over the Nikon Z7 II

 E-600 Z7 II 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Nikon Z7 II and Olympus E-600

 Z7 II E-600 
Manual focus More accurate focusing

Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus E-600 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z7 II provides external measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) while the Olympus E-600 has measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") with a weight of 515 grams (1.14 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon Z7 II and Olympus E-600 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the Z7 II against the E-600.

Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus E-600 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z7 II and E-600 is 61 and 71 respectively.

Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus E-600 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus E-600 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to picture the gap between sensor measurements just by reading specifications. The visual underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Z7 II and E-600.

Plainly, both of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Z7 II due to its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Nikon Z7 II will offer greater detail as a result of its extra 34MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The younger Z7 II should have an advantage in sensor technology.

Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus E-600 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus E-600 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus E-600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Portrait photography information
Olympus E-600 Portrait photography information
88
manual focus
amazing MP (46MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
60
has manual focus
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
has face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
low megapixels (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Street photography info
Olympus E-600 Street photography info
79
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
supports touch focus
weather sealing
very good ISO range (25,600)
76
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Sports photography info
Olympus E-600 Sports photography info
90
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing MP (46MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
weather sealing
supports phase detect autofocus
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
low megapixels (12MP)
bad battery life (500 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Travel photography details
Olympus E-600 Travel photography details
72
weather sealing
has bluetooth
supports touch focus
amazing MP (46MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
53
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
lack of Time Lapse recording
bad battery life (500 per charge)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon Z7 II
Landscape photography with Olympus E-600
88
manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
good sized screen (3.2")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing MP (46 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
does not have anti aliasing filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
has double storage slots
53
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
screen is small (2.7 inch)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
bad battery life (500 shots)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Vlogging details
Olympus E-600 Vlogging details
36
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external microphone port
does not have selfie friendly display
18
no video shooting
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Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus E-600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 II and Olympus E-600
 Nikon Z7 Mark IIOlympus E-600
General Information
Company Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Z7 Mark II Olympus E-600
Class Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2020-10-14 2009-08-30
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic III+
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 23.9mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 858.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 46 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Max resolution 8256 x 5504 4032 x 3024
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Minimum enhanced ISO 32 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 493 7
Lens
Lens support Nikon Z Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 15 45
Focal length multiplier 1 2.1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen size 3.2 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 2,100 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - HyperCrystal LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.48x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 12.00 m
Flash modes Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Fill-in, Manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/200s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM -
Max video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 705g (1.55 lb) 515g (1.14 lb)
Dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 130 x 94 x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 55
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.5
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 541
Other
Battery life 420 images 500 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - BLS-1
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage CFexpress (Type B), XQD, SD (UHS-II) Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card
Storage slots 2 1
Launch price $2,997 $0