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Nikon D500 vs Olympus E-5

Portability
56
Imaging
65
Features
90
Overall
75
Nikon D500 front
 
Olympus E-5 front
Portability
58
Imaging
48
Features
76
Overall
59

Nikon D500 vs Olympus E-5 Key Specs

Nikon D500
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 1640000)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 860g - 147 x 115 x 81mm
  • Launched January 2016
  • Replaced the Nikon D300S
Olympus E-5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 800g - 143 x 117 x 75mm
  • Launched February 2011
  • Replaced the Olympus E-3
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Nikon D500 vs Olympus E-5 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Nikon D500 and Olympus E-5, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by brands Nikon and Olympus. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the D500 (21MP) and E-5 (12MP) and the D500 (APS-C) and E-5 (Four Thirds) offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The D500 was unveiled 4 years after the E-5 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the D500 matches up vs the E-5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D500 over the Olympus E-5

 D500 E-5 
LaunchedJanuary 2016February 2011More modern by 60 months
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2359k920kSharper display (+1439k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus E-5 over the Nikon D500

 E-5 D500 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Nikon D500 and Olympus E-5

 D500 E-5 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus

Nikon D500 vs Olympus E-5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon D500 features exterior measurements of 147mm x 115mm x 81mm (5.8" x 4.5" x 3.2") along with a weight of 860 grams (1.90 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-5 has measurements of 143mm x 117mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") along with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the D500 vs the E-5.

Nikon D500 vs Olympus E-5 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the D500 and E-5 is 56 and 58 respectively.

Nikon D500 vs Olympus E-5 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D500 vs Olympus E-5 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes just by going over specifications. The image underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the D500 and E-5.

Plainly, each of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The D500 having a larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Nikon D500 will deliver more detail having an extra 9MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more recent D500 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon D500 vs Olympus E-5 sensor size comparison

Nikon D500 vs Olympus E-5 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D500 vs Olympus E-5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D500 Portrait photography advice
Olympus E-5 Portrait photography advice
79
has manual focus
MP count decent (21 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
supports RAW formats
60
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
MP count low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon D500
Street photography with Olympus E-5
68
has a tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
includes touch focus
environment proof
above average ISO range (51,200)
no image stabilization
71
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D500 Sports photography details
Olympus E-5 Sports photography details
76
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
MP count decent (21 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
better than average battery pack (1,240 per charge)
has phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
59
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
weather proof
comes with phase detect autofocus
slow fps (5.0 frames per second)
MP count low (12MP)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon D500
Travel photography with Olympus E-5
68
better than average battery pack (1,240 CIPA)
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
includes touch focus
MP count decent (21 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
56
weather proof
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D500 Landscape photography features
Olympus E-5 Landscape photography features
77
has manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is decent (3.2")
MP count decent (21 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
above average ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
better than average battery pack (1,240 per charge)
two card slots
no image stabilization
65
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
2 card slots
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon D500
Vlogging with Olympus E-5
31
touch screen
includes face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has mic socket
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
64
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detect autofocus
does have mic support
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
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Nikon D500 vs Olympus E-5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D500 and Olympus E-5
 Nikon D500Olympus E-5
General Information
Make Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon D500 Olympus E-5
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Launched 2016-01-05 2011-02-03
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed 5 TruePic V+
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 21 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 5568 x 3712 4032 x 3024
Max native ISO 51200 6400
Max enhanced ISO 1640000 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 153 11
Cross type focus points 99 11
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon F Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 309 45
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3.2 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 2,359 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - HyperCrystal transmissive LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.66x 0.58x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 18.00 m (at ISO 200)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 4K (UHD) 30p/25p/24p, 1080/60p/50p/30p/25p/24p, 720/60p/50p 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 860 gr (1.90 pounds) 800 gr (1.76 pounds)
Physical dimensions 147 x 115 x 81mm (5.8" x 4.5" x 3.2") 143 x 117 x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 84 56
DXO Color Depth rating 24.1 21.6
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.0 10.5
DXO Low light rating 1324 519
Other
Battery life 1240 images 870 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL15 BLM-5
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage XQD/SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compliant) Compact Flash (Type I or II)/SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Two Two
Price at release $1,497 $1,700