Z6vs OM-D E-M10 IV
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Travel, Portrait, Video — Z6 (2018): Nikon's proof of concept — and a genuinely excellent camera.
Travel & Everyday — OM-D E-M10 IV (2020): Compact Micro Four Thirds body with built-in IBIS — ideal for travellers who want stability without bulk.
Who should buy what
Z6 (2018)
- Nikon DSLR users making their first move to mirrorless
- Photographers who want full-frame Nikon glass on a budget
OM-D E-M10 IV (2020)
- Beginners and enthusiasts who want a compact, stylish Micro Four Thirds camera
- Travellers who want a small, light system without sacrificing image quality
- Smartphone upgraders who want a proper camera that still fits in a bag
- Anyone who wants built-in selfie capability in a traditional camera body
Quick take: The z6 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the om-d e-m10 iv is the most affordable; only the z6 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Z6 (2018) | OM-D E-M10 IV (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £749 | £469 |
| Sensor | Full-frame BSI CMOS 35mm | 20.3MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 24.5MP | 20.3MP |
| Video | 4K 30fps (full-width), 1080p 120fps | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | 273-point phase-detect hybrid AF | Phase-detect + contrast detect, 121 points |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 5.0 stops | 5-axis IBIS, 4.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 12fps | 15fps |
| Battery Life | 310 shots (CIPA) | ~360 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 585g (body only) | 383g body only |
| Dimensions | 134.0 × 100.5 × 67.5mm | 121.4 × 83.6 × 49.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.80× 3.69M-dot | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.46× magnification |
| Screen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen, 2.1M-dot | 3.0" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Nikon Z-Mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Single XQD / CFexpress Type B | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C 3.1, HDMI | USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, micro HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Z6 | OM-D E-M10 IV |
|---|---|---|
| Travel | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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