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Nikon D7500 vs Olympus E-5

Portability
60
Imaging
66
Features
92
Overall
76
Nikon D7500 front
 
Olympus E-5 front
Portability
58
Imaging
48
Features
76
Overall
59

Nikon D7500 vs Olympus E-5 Key Specs

Nikon D7500
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 1640000)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 720g - 136 x 104 x 73mm
  • Launched April 2017
  • Previous Model is Nikon D7200
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
  • Superseded the Olympus E-3
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Nikon D7500 vs Olympus E-5 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Nikon D7500 vs Olympus E-5, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Olympus. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the D7500 (21MP) and E-5 (12MP) and the D7500 (APS-C) and E-5 (Four Thirds) offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The D7500 was unveiled 6 years after the E-5 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a simple overview of how the D7500 grades vs the E-5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D7500 over the Olympus E-5

 D7500 E-5 
LaunchedApril 2017February 2011More modern by 76 months
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution922k920kCrisper display (+2k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus E-5 over the Nikon D7500

 E-5 D7500 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Nikon D7500 and Olympus E-5

 D7500 E-5 
Manual focus Very precise focus

Nikon D7500 vs Olympus E-5 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon D7500 features outer dimensions of 136mm x 104mm x 73mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 720 grams (1.59 lbs) whilst 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).

Examine the Nikon D7500 vs Olympus E-5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the D7500 and the E-5.

Nikon D7500 vs Olympus E-5 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D7500 and E-5 is 60 and 58 respectively.

Nikon D7500 vs Olympus E-5 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D7500 vs Olympus E-5 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading through specs. The image here will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D7500 and E-5.

All in all, both of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The D7500 using its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Nikon D7500 will give greater detail having an extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The fresher D7500 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon D7500 vs Olympus E-5 sensor size comparison

Nikon D7500 vs Olympus E-5 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D7500 vs Olympus E-5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D7500 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus E-5 Portrait photography highlights
79
has manual focus
good MP (21MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
60
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
low MP (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Nikon D7500 Street photography information
Olympus E-5 Street photography information
76
has a tilting screen
image stabilization
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
includes touch focus
environment sealing
above average high ISO (51,200)
71
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D7500 Sports photography highlights
Olympus E-5 Sports photography highlights
83
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization
good MP (21MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
environment sealing
has phase detect autofocus
59
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
weather proof
sensor has phase detect AF
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
low MP (12MP)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D7500 Travel photography details
Olympus E-5 Travel photography details
70
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
includes touch focus
good MP (21 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
56
weather proof
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low MP (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon D7500
Landscape photography with Olympus E-5
82
has manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
image stabilization
good MP (21 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
above average high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
65
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
two card slots
low MP (12MP)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon D7500
Vlogging with Olympus E-5
35
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization
supports face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has external microphone socket
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
64
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detect focusing
includes microphone socket
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
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Nikon D7500 vs Olympus E-5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D7500 and Olympus E-5
 Nikon D7500Olympus E-5
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon D7500 Olympus E-5
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Launched 2017-04-12 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 measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 21MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5568 x 3712 4032 x 3024
Maximum native ISO 51200 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 1640000 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 51 11
Cross focus points 15 11
Lens
Lens mount Nikon F Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 309 45
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3.2" 3"
Resolution of display 922 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - HyperCrystal transmissive LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.63x 0.58x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 18.00 m (at ISO 200)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Yes (Hot-shoe, Wireless plus sync connector) None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 720 grams (1.59 pounds) 800 grams (1.76 pounds)
Physical dimensions 136 x 104 x 73mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 2.9") 143 x 117 x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 86 56
DXO Color Depth score 24.3 21.6
DXO Dynamic range score 14.0 10.5
DXO Low light score 1483 519
Other
Battery life 950 images 870 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL15a BLM-5
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Compact Flash (Type I or II)/SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single 2
Cost at release $1,247 $1,700