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Nikon D100 vs Olympus E-5

Portability
58
Imaging
43
Features
33
Overall
39
Nikon D100 front
 
Olympus E-5 front
Portability
58
Imaging
48
Features
76
Overall
59

Nikon D100 vs Olympus E-5 Key Specs

Nikon D100
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 780g - 144 x 116 x 81mm
  • Revealed July 2002
  • Refreshed by Nikon D200
Olympus E-5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 800g - 143 x 117 x 75mm
  • Introduced February 2011
  • Succeeded the Olympus E-3
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Nikon D100 vs Olympus E-5 Overview

Lets look closer at the Nikon D100 and Olympus E-5, both Advanced DSLR cameras by competitors Nikon and Olympus. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the D100 (6MP) and E-5 (12MP) and the D100 (APS-C) and E-5 (Four Thirds) offer different sensor size.

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The D100 was unveiled 9 years prior to the E-5 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a brief view of how the D100 matches up vs the E-5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D100 over the Olympus E-5

 D100 E-5 

Reasons to pick Olympus E-5 over the Nikon D100

 E-5 D100 
IntroducedFebruary 2011July 2002More recent by 103 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size3"1.8"Bigger screen (+1.2")
Screen resolution920k118kCrisper screen (+802k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Nikon D100 and Olympus E-5

 D100 E-5 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Nikon D100 vs Olympus E-5 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon D100 enjoys outer dimensions of 144mm x 116mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.6" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 780 grams (1.72 lbs) while the Olympus E-5 has proportions of 143mm x 117mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") having a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the D100 versus the E-5.

Nikon D100 vs Olympus E-5 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D100 and E-5 is 58 and 58 respectively.

Nikon D100 vs Olympus E-5 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D100 vs Olympus E-5 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements simply by going through specifications. The graphic here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the D100 and E-5.

Plainly, both of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The D100 with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Olympus E-5 will produce more detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older D100 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon D100 vs Olympus E-5 sensor size comparison

Nikon D100 vs Olympus E-5 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D100 vs Olympus E-5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon D100
Portrait photography with Olympus E-5
49
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
does not have liveview
low MP (6MP)
60
manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
features face detect focus
supports RAW formats
MP count low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon D100
Street photography with Olympus E-5
52
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
71
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D100 Sports photography factors
Olympus E-5 Sports photography factors
38
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
max frames per second low (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
low MP (6MP)
59
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
environment proofing
comes with phase detect auto focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D100 Travel photography advice
Olympus E-5 Travel photography advice
41
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse function
low MP (6MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
56
environment proofing
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
no Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D100 Landscape photography advice
Olympus E-5 Landscape photography advice
45
has manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
tiny screen (1.8 inch)
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
low MP (6MP)
missing Time Lapse function
65
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
has dual storage slots
MP count low (12MP)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D100 Vlogging information
Olympus E-5 Vlogging information
9
lack of video recording
64
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect focus
does have mic jack
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
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Nikon D100 vs Olympus E-5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D100 and Olympus E-5
 Nikon D100Olympus E-5
General Information
Brand Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon D100 Olympus E-5
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2002-07-26 2011-02-03
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic V+
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 23.7 x 15.5mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 367.4mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3008 x 2000 4032 x 3024
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon F Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 309 45
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 1.8" 3"
Resolution of screen 118 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - HyperCrystal transmissive LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x 0.58x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 11.00 m 18.00 m (at ISO 200)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution None 1280x720
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 780g (1.72 lb) 800g (1.76 lb)
Physical dimensions 144 x 116 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.6" x 3.2") 143 x 117 x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 56
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 519
Other
Battery life - 870 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID - BLM-5
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 2 or 100 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II) Compact Flash (Type I or II)/SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Two
Launch pricing $170 $1,700