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Nikon D2Hs vs Olympus E-PL5

Portability
51
Imaging
43
Features
40
Overall
41
Nikon D2Hs front
 
Olympus PEN E-PL5 front
Portability
88
Imaging
52
Features
72
Overall
60

Nikon D2Hs vs Olympus E-PL5 Key Specs

Nikon D2Hs
(Full Review)
  • 4MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 1600
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1200g - 158 x 150 x 86mm
  • Launched February 2005
  • Superseded the Nikon D2H
Olympus E-PL5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 325g - 111 x 64 x 38mm
  • Announced September 2012
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Nikon D2Hs vs Olympus E-PL5 Overview

Following is a complete assessment of the Nikon D2Hs and Olympus E-PL5, one is a Pro DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Nikon and Olympus. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the D2Hs (4MP) and E-PL5 (16MP) and the D2Hs (APS-C) and E-PL5 (Four Thirds) come with different sensor sizing.

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The D2Hs was introduced 8 years before the E-PL5 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon D2Hs being a Large SLR camera and the Olympus E-PL5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the D2Hs scores versus the E-PL5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D2Hs over the Olympus E-PL5

 D2Hs E-PL5 

Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL5 over the Nikon D2Hs

 E-PL5 D2Hs 
AnnouncedSeptember 2012February 2005More modern by 92 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k235kSharper screen (+225k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon D2Hs and Olympus E-PL5

 D2Hs E-PL5 
Focus manually More accurate focus

Nikon D2Hs vs Olympus E-PL5 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D2Hs comes with outer dimensions of 158mm x 150mm x 86mm (6.2" x 5.9" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 1200 grams (2.65 lbs) and the Olympus E-PL5 has dimensions of 111mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs).

Look at the Nikon D2Hs and Olympus E-PL5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the D2Hs vs the E-PL5.

Nikon D2Hs vs Olympus E-PL5 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D2Hs and E-PL5 is 51 and 88 respectively.

Nikon D2Hs vs Olympus E-PL5 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D2Hs vs Olympus E-PL5 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes only by checking out specs. The pic underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the D2Hs and E-PL5.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The D2Hs having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Olympus E-PL5 will show more detail using its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged D2Hs will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon D2Hs vs Olympus E-PL5 sensor size comparison

Nikon D2Hs vs Olympus E-PL5 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D2Hs vs Olympus E-PL5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D2Hs as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus E-PL5 as a Portrait photography camera
49
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no liveview feature
MP count low (4MP)
71
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon D2Hs Street photography advice
Olympus E-PL5 Street photography advice
52
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment proof
no moving screen
no image stabilization
85
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
features touch to focus
great ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon D2Hs
Sports photography with Olympus E-PL5
50
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
environment proof
has phase detect auto focus
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
MP count low (4 megapixels)
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D2Hs Travel photography info
Olympus E-PL5 Travel photography info
42
environment proof
MP count low (4MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
75
features touch to focus
MP count decent (16MP)
screen is selfie friendly
missing Time Lapse recording
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D2Hs Landscape photography highlights
Olympus E-PL5 Landscape photography highlights
50
manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment proof
tiny screen (2.5")
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
MP count low (4MP)
74
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D2Hs Vlogging factors
Olympus E-PL5 Vlogging factors
9
can't shoot video
78
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
missing mic support
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Nikon D2Hs vs Olympus E-PL5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D2Hs and Olympus E-PL5
 Nikon D2HsOlympus PEN E-PL5
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon D2Hs Olympus PEN E-PL5
Category Pro DSLR Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2005-02-16 2012-09-17
Physical type Large SLR Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type JFET 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 4 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3
Max resolution 2464 x 1632 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 25600
Lowest native ISO 200 200
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 35
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon F Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 309 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 2.5" 3"
Screen resolution 235k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames per sec 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 7.00 m (bundled FL-LM1)
Flash options Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels)
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250s 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1200 grams (2.65 pounds) 325 grams (0.72 pounds)
Dimensions 158 x 150 x 86mm (6.2" x 5.9" x 3.4") 111 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 72
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 889
Other
Battery life - 360 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID - BLS-5
Self timer Yes (2 to 20 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $5,000 $400