D6vs Olympus OM-D E-M5 III
Nikon
D6 (2020)
Starting from £3200 new
Best for Professional Sports, Press & Wildlife Photography
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OM System
Olympus OM-D E-M5 III (2019)
Starting from £699 new
Best for Travel & lightweight outdoor photography
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Professional Sports, Press & Wildlife Photography — D6 (2020): Nikon's final and finest DSLR — the D6 brought 105 all-cross-type AF points, 14fps, and built-in LAN to the F mount. The last word in optical viewfinder photography.
Travel & Lightweight Outdoor Photography — Olympus OM-D E-M5 III (2019): The lightest weather-sealed MFT camera — compact, travel-friendly, and capable with 7.5-stop IBIS in a body that fits in a jacket pocket.
Who should buy what
D6 (2020)
- Sports, wildlife, and press photographers who prefer an optical viewfinder
- Professional Nikon shooters with a substantial F-mount lens collection
- Photojournalists who need built-in LAN for wire transmission
- Nikon system professionals seeking a used flagship at under-new-price value
Olympus OM-D E-M5 III (2019)
- Travel photographers who want a compact, weather-sealed MFT body
- Outdoor photographers upgrading from the E-M10 who want better sealing
- Enthusiasts who want strong IBIS in a lightweight, portable system
- Photographers who want a capable travel camera that won't weigh them down
Quick take: The d6 has the highest resolution at 21mp; the olympus om-d e-m5 iii is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | D6 (2020) | Olympus OM-D E-M5 III (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £3,200 | £699 |
| Sensor | 20.8MP full-frame BSI CMOS | 20.4MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 20.8MP | 20.4MP |
| Video | 4K UHD 30fps | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Multi-CAM 3500FX III — 105 AF points, all cross-type | Hybrid phase/contrast AF with face/eye detection |
| Stabilisation | — | 7.5-stop 5-axis IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 14fps mechanical | 30fps electronic / 10fps mechanical |
| Battery Life | ~3580 shots (CIPA) | 390 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 1450g (body only) | 414g body only |
| Dimensions | 160 × 163.5 × 92mm | 125.3 × 85.2 × 49.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | OVF 0.72× magnification, 100% coverage | 0.35" OLED EVF, 2.36M dots |
| Screen | 3.2" fixed touchscreen, 2.36M dots | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Nikon F mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Dual CFexpress Type B / XQD slots | Single SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, Ethernet (built-in), USB 3.1 | Micro USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | D6 | Olympus OM-D E-M5 III |
|---|---|---|
| Sports & Action | ||
| Wildlife | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Street | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Travel | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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