Epson R-D1 vs Nikon Z5

Following is a extended overview of the Epson R-D1 and Nikon Z5, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Epson and Nikon. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the R-D1 (6MP) and Z5 (24MP) and the R-D1 (APS-C) and Z5 (Full frame) posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The R-D1 was brought out 17 years prior to the Z5 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Epson R-D1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon Z5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the R-D1 scores vs the Z5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Epson R-D1 & Nikon Z5. The entire galleries are viewable at Epson R-D1 Gallery & Nikon Z5 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Epson R-D1 has outer dimensions of 142mm x 89mm x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs) whilst the Nikon Z5 has dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs).

Contrast the Epson R-D1 and Nikon Z5 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the R-D1 and the Z5.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the R-D1 and Z5 is 75 and 62 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to see the gap between sensor sizes just by reading technical specs. The picture underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the R-D1 and Z5.

As you can tell, the two cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The R-D1 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Nikon Z5 will offer you extra detail having its extra 18MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged R-D1 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.