Nikon D2Hs vs Olympus E-PL5
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Nikon D2Hs vs Olympus E-PL5 Key Specs
(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- Superseded the Nikon D2H
(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
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.
Nikon Coolpix camera search on Google skyrockets by 8,500%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.
Nikon D2Hs vs Olympus E-PL5 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon D2Hs and Olympus PEN E-PL5. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon D2Hs Gallery and Olympus E-PL5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D2Hs over the Olympus E-PL5
D2Hs | E-PL5 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL5 over the Nikon D2Hs
E-PL5 | D2Hs | |||
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Announced | September 2012 | February 2005 | More modern by 92 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 235k | Sharper 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 | |||
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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.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.
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 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.
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Nikon D2Hs vs Olympus E-PL5 Specifications
Nikon D2Hs | Olympus PEN E-PL5 | |
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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 |